lightsמָאוֹר
mā’ôr · Hebrew Noun
A luminous body or light-bearer, such as the sun, moon, and stars. These are created objects that reflect God's glory and govern the cycles of the physical world.
expanseרָקִיעַ
rāqîa‘ · Hebrew Noun
A vast, spread-out space, often referring to the atmosphere or the sky that separates the waters below from the waters above. It conveys the idea of a structural dome or firmament.
heavensשָׁמַיִם
šāmayim · Hebrew Noun
The skies, the atmosphere, or the dwelling place of God. It represents the celestial realm which declares the glory of God and is distinct from the earthly realm.
separateבָּדַל
bādal · Hebrew Verb
To divide, distinguish, or set apart. This action of God establishes order from chaos and is often used in the context of holiness—separating the sacred from the profane.
signsאוֹת
’ôṯ · Hebrew Noun
A signal, mark, or token used to communicate a message or to serve as a reminder of a covenant. In creation, celestial bodies serve as indicators of God's power and the passing of time.
seasonsמוֹעֵד
mô‘ēḏ · Hebrew Noun
An appointed time or place, often referring to the sacred festivals and religious assemblies of Israel. In the creation context, it refers to the fixed cycles that determine the liturgical and agricultural calendar.
yearsשָׁנָה
šānāh · Hebrew Noun
The measure of a full revolution of time, typically a solar year. It represents the progression of time and the history of God's dealings with humanity.
Godאֱלֹהִים
Elohim · Hebrew Noun
The plural name for the true God, used to denote His majesty, omnipotence, and role as the Creator and Judge of the universe.
madeעָשָׂה
asah · Hebrew Verb
To fashion, produce, or form something out of existing material, often used of God's work in organizing and completing the created order.
lightsמָאוֹר
ma’or · Hebrew Noun
Luminous bodies or sources of light, such as the sun and moon, which serve as signs and instruments for measuring time and seasons.
ruleמָשַׁל
mashal · Hebrew Verb
To exercise dominion, authority, or governance over a specific realm or domain.
dayיוֹם
yom · Hebrew Noun
The period of light in the 24-hour cycle, or a specific epoch of time designated by God.
nightלַיְלָה
laylah · Hebrew: Noun
The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise, often used metaphorically for a lack of spiritual light or a time of divine judgment.
starsכּוֹכָב
kokab · Hebrew Noun
Luminous celestial bodies created by God; often used in Scripture to illustrate vast numbers or the glory of the heavens.
setנָתַן
natan · Hebrew Verb
To place, put, or appoint something to a specific location or role within God's sovereign plan.
expanseרָקִיעַ
raqiya · Hebrew Noun
The firmament or vaulted canopy of the sky that appears to separate the waters above from the waters below.
heavensשָׁמַיִם
shamayim · Hebrew Noun (plural)
The dwelling place of God and the celestial realm above the earth, including the atmosphere and the starry sky.
lightאוֹר
or · Hebrew Noun
Physical illumination that reveals, guides, and symbolizes purity, truth, and the presence of God.
earthאֶרֶץ
erets · Hebrew Noun
The dry land, the world, or the ground, representing the habitation prepared by God for mankind and animals.
separateבָּדַל
badal · Hebrew Verb
To divide, distinguish, or set apart two things from one another, often establishing order or holiness.
darknessחֹשֶׁךְ
choshek · Hebrew Noun
The absence of light; theologically it often represents chaos, judgment, or the realm of the spiritual unknown.
goodטוֹב
tob · Hebrew Adjective
That which is pleasant, beautiful, or functioning exactly as God intended, possessing moral or structural excellence.
