The Lost Meaning of "Shamayim" | Original Hebrew Bible Study: Creation Week Part 2

The Scriptures tell us that GOD filled the shamayim - the heavens - with lights, in part to be a sign to us. In this episode, we look at the Hebrew words for heavens, firmament, and stars, and how their meanings point to the glory of GOD.

Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
0:24 The meaning of raqia (firmament)
1:33 Lights in the heavens
2:15 Being compared to the stars of heaven
5:54 The lost meaning of shamayim (heavens)
11:06 The meaning of kokab (star)
14:45 The heavens declare His glory
16:42 What is man that You are mindful of him?
19:46 Song: Days Are Sweet

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Links:

Article version of this video (with a free PDF download): https://www.fathersalphabet.com/heavens/

Song - Days Are Sweet: https://youtu.be/sEZJERkKTiQ?feature=shared

Website: https://www.fathersalphabet.com/

Video series on the Paleo Hebrew Alphabet: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEUNYmcWg-2GesbKH5lYDgbpPH495heSZ&feature=shared

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