Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Meaning of the Names of the Babylonian Talmud's Seven Heavens

 
 
The Seven Heavens of Judaism

1) Wilon: Curtain
2) Rakia: Expanse, firmament
3) Shehakim: Clouds, dust
4) Zebul: Elevation, height, lofty abode, Temple
5) Ma'on: Dwelling, habitation
6) Makon: Fixed or established place, residence
7) ‘Araboth: to be dark, in darkness 
 


 
SOURCE: Babylonian Talmud, Chagigah 12b, Soncino Edition

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