Scriptural cosmology, rooted in ancient Near Eastern thought, describes a flat Earth covered by a solid dome (firmament) separating the "waters above" from the "waters below," with the Earth resting on foundations or pillars, held up by God's power against the vast "nothing" or chaos waters.
Key elements include the solid sky, distinct water realms (upper and lower), and a structured Earth, reflecting a worldview where God maintains cosmic order against primordial chaos, a model prevalent until Greek spherical Earth concepts became dominant.


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