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Bible Question: How many heavens are there?
Bible Answer: The Bible uses the expression "heavens" from Genesis to Revelation.
The word occurs 184 times in both the Old and New Testament to
refer to the space from the surface of the earth and upward.
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In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (NASB)
Genesis 1:1
For this reason, rejoice, O heavens . . (NASB) Revelation12:12 |
According to Paul, the apostle, this space is partitioned into
at least three sections or "heavens."
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I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago--whether in the
body I do not know, or out of the body I do not know, God knows--such
a man was caught up to the third heaven. (NASB) 2 Corinthians
12:2 |
The first heaven is the "atmospheric space" or that which includes
the clouds and birds.
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. . . His heavens also drop down dew. (NASB) Deuteronomy 33:28
When the heavens are shut up and there is no rain, because they
have sinned against Thee. (NASB) 1 Kings 8:35
. . . And he who dies in the field the birds of the heavens will
eat. (NASB) 1 Kings 14:11
If I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain . . (NASB) 2
Chronicles 7:13
He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens; And by His power
He directed the south wind. (NASB) Psalm 78:26 |
The second heaven is "outer space" or that which includes the
moon, planets and stars.
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When I consider Thy heavens, the work of Thy fingers, The moon
and the stars, which Thou hast ordained; (NASB) Psalm 8:3
All the shining lights in the heavens I will darken over you And
will set darkness on your land," Declares the Lord GOD. (NASB)
Ezekiel 32:8
And the third angel sounded, and a great star fell from heaven
. . (NASB) Revelation 8:10 |
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