Overview
The Bible addresses firmament across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Creation, God, Light and Sun.
Key Bible verses about firmament
Old Testament
Genesis
And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. firmament: Heb. expansion
And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.
And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.
And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: the day: Heb. between the day and between the night
And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.
And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also. to rule the day: Heb. for the rule of the day, etc.
And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,
In the Bible dictionary
Studying firmament for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 1:6, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Widen the study to related themes: Creation, God, Light and Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about firmament?
The Bible addresses firmament across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Creation, God, Light and Sun.
How many Bible verses are about firmament?
The Bible references firmament in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention firmament?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 1:6: “And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. firmament: Heb. expansion”
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