Strong’s definition
properly, an expanse, i.e. the firmament or (apparently) visible arch of the sky
KJV gloss list in the source
firmament.
Source pronunciation notation: raw-kee'-ah
Derivation recorded by Strong
from H7554 (רָקַע);
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