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What does “Firmament” mean in the Bible?

Firmament = sky, expanse

“And God called the firmament Heaven.”
Genesis 1:8, King James Version

Explanation

The “firmament” is the expanse of the sky.

More King James words

Anonat once, immediatelyBegatwas the father ofBeseechbeg, urge, pleadCharityloveComforterhelper, advocate (the Holy Spirit)Conversationway of life, behaviourCovetwant what belongs to someone elseFaingladly, eagerlyFirmamentsky, expanseHath, Dothhas, doesHoly GhostHoly SpiritHusbandmanfarmer, gardenerLethinder, hold backLolook, beholdLongsufferingpatienceMammonmoney, wealthMeatfood (any kind)Meeknessgentle strength, humilityPeradventureperhaps, what ifPreventgo before, come beforePublicantax collectorQuickliving, aliveRaimentclothingSorevery, greatlySufferallow, letTarrystay, waitTemperanceself-controlThee, Thou, Thy, Thineyou, your, yours (said to one person)TwaintwoVerilytruly, I tell you the truthVictualsfood, suppliesWistknewWotknowYeyou (plural)

Questions

What does firmament mean in the KJV?

In the King James Version, “Firmament” means sky, expanse. The “firmament” is the expanse of the sky.

Why does the King James Bible use old words?

The King James Version was published in 1611, and English has changed since then. Some words have dropped out of use and others have changed meaning.