The Bible, God’s inspired and infallible Word, offers a profound perspective on the creation and nature of the Earth. For those who believe in the absolute truth of Scripture, the descriptions of the Earth found throughout the Bible provide a compelling case for considering the Earth as a flat, motionless plane. In my mind, there is no doubt. What say you? In this study, we will explore numerous verses that support this view, examining the Earth’s foundation, its relationship with the heavens, the nature of the sun, moon, and stars, and the consistent portrayal of the Earth as unmoving.
1. The Foundations and Immovability of the Earth
The Bible begins its description of creation with the Earth, painting a picture of a stable, immovable foundation. This concept is essential to the biblical view of the Earth. In Genesis 1:1–2, the creation of the Earth is mentioned before the creation of the heavens:
"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.”
Genesis 1:1–2, NKJV
The Earth is described here as having a surface, a “face” upon which waters and darkness existed. The following verses begin to structure the Earth, culminating in the establishment of its firm foundations.
In Psalm 104:5, we find a more explicit reference to these foundations:
“You who laid the foundations of the earth, so that it should not be moved forever.”
Psalm 104:5, NKJV
The Earth’s foundations being firmly laid suggests stability and immovability, reinforcing the idea that the Earth does not move. This is supported by 1 Chronicles 16:30:
“Tremble before Him, all the earth. The world also is firmly established, it shall not be moved.”
1 Chronicles 16:30, NKJV
Here, the Bible clearly states that the Earth is “firmly established” and “shall not be moved,” suggesting that the Earth remains stationary. The theme of a fixed, immobile Earth is a common one throughout the Bible, and it provides a foundation for understanding the flat Earth model.
2. The Four Corners of the Earth: The Biblical Geography
In various places, Scripture refers to the “four corners” or “ends” of the Earth, a concept that fits within a flat Earth model. These descriptions convey the idea of a plane with boundaries or edges. Isaiah 11:12 is one such example:
“He will set up a banner for the nations, and will assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth.”
Isaiah 11:12, NKJV
The term “four corners” implies that the Earth has an extended surface with discernible ends or points, which aligns with a flat Earth view. Additionally, Revelation 7:1 repeats this idea:
“After these things I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, on the sea, or on any tree.” Revelation 7:1, NKJV
The angels standing at the four corners of the Earth support the idea of an extended, flat surface with defined edges. These references are difficult to reconcile with a spherical Earth but are consistent with a flat plane.
3. The Firmament: A Dome Over the Earth
One of the most critical elements of the biblical description of the cosmos is the firmament, a solid structure created by God to separate the waters above from the waters below. In Genesis 1:6–8, we read:
“Then God said, ‘Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.’ Thus God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament; and it was so. And God called the firmament Heaven.”
Genesis 1:6–8, NKJV
The firmament, often translated as “expanse,” is described as a solid dome or vault, separating the waters above from the waters below. This idea is reinforced in Job 37:18, where the firmament is compared to a solid mirror:
“With Him, have you spread out the skies, strong as a cast metal mirror?”
Job 37:18, NKJV
The depiction of the skies as a “cast metal mirror” suggests that the firmament is solid, not a void as modern cosmology suggests. It forms a boundary over the Earth, supporting the flat Earth model. The firmament is not only a divider but also a protective dome over the Earth, a key concept in understanding the biblical cosmos.
The firmament, referred to as “raqia” (רָקִיעַ) in Hebrew, is a concept rooted in the Biblical creation narrative, particularly in Genesis. The term “raqia” is derived from the root word “raqa,” meaning to stretch, spread out, or expand, often used in the context of hammering out metal. In the ancient Hebrew worldview, the raqia was understood as an expanse or vault that separated the “waters above” from the “waters below,” as described in Genesis 1:6–8. This firmament, solid and vast, was envisioned as a dome or arch that held back the upper waters, creating a division between the earthly realm and the heavenly realms. It is described as being adorned with the sun, moon, and stars, which are set within it to govern day and night. The raqia’s significance is profound in that it represents both the boundary and the connection between the physical world and the heavens, demonstrating God’s sovereignty in establishing order in the cosmos. Its expansive, mysterious nature invites awe and reflection, as it serves as a visual metaphor for the majesty and intentionality of God’s creative power.
4. The Sun, Moon, and Stars: Lights Within the Firmament
The Bible provides a detailed description of the placement of the sun, moon, and stars within the firmament, close to the Earth. According to Genesis 1:14–19, these heavenly bodies were created to serve specific purposes for the Earth:
“Then God said, ‘Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years; and let them be for lights in the firmament of the heavens to give light on the earth’; and it was so. Then God made two great lights: the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night. He made the stars also. God set them in the firmament of the heavens to give light on the earth.”
Genesis 1:14–17, NKJV
Notice that the sun, moon, and stars are set within the firmament, not millions of miles away, as modern science claims. Their primary function is to give light to the Earth and mark time for signs, seasons, days, and years. This description fits the flat Earth model, where these celestial bodies move within the firmament above a flat, motionless Earth.
5. The Motion of the Sun: The Bible Speaks of the Sun Moving, Not the Earth
Several verses in the Bible describe the movement of the sun, but none describe the Earth as moving. The Earth is consistently portrayed as motionless, while the sun is described as moving across the sky. One of the clearest examples of this is found in Ecclesiastes 1:5:
“The sun also rises, and the sun goes down, and hastens to the place where it arose.” Ecclesiastes 1:5, NKJV
This verse explicitly states that the sun moves, rising and setting each day. It does not mention any movement of the Earth, which aligns with the idea of a stationary Earth and a moving sun.
Another example comes from Joshua 10:12–13, where Joshua commands the sun to stand still:
“Then Joshua spoke to the Lord in the day when the Lord delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel: ‘Sun, stand still over Gibeon; And Moon, in the Valley of Aijalon.’ So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the people had revenge upon their enemies… So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and did not hasten to go down for about a whole day.”
Joshua 10:12–13, NKJV
Here, the sun and moon are described as halting their movement, implying that they move regularly. This event further supports the idea that it is the sun and moon that move, not the Earth.
6. The Earth as a Fixed, Immovable Plane
In addition to the references to the Earth’s foundation, the Bible repeatedly describes the Earth as immobile, a fixed plane established by God. Job 38:4–6 describes God laying the foundation of the Earth:
“Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? To what were its foundations fastened? Or who laid its cornerstone?”
Job 38:4–6, NKJV
This passage emphasizes the Earth’s foundation as something solid, fixed, and measured. The Earth is not described as a sphere suspended in space but as a structure with foundations and a cornerstone. Psalm 93:1 echoes this sentiment:
“The Lord reigns, He is clothed with majesty; The Lord is clothed, He has girded Himself with strength. Surely the world is established, so that it cannot be moved.”
Psalm 93:1, NKJV
Again, the Earth is described as “established” and “cannot be moved,” underscoring its fixed and immovable nature. This portrayal is consistent throughout Scripture and aligns with the flat Earth model.
Conclusion: A Biblical Case for a Flat, Motionless Earth
The Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, offers a consistent depiction of the Earth as a flat, motionless plane covered by a firmament. The firm foundations, the immovability of the Earth, the sun and moon’s movement within the firmament, and the description of the four corners of the Earth all point to a flat Earth model. Scripture never describes the Earth as a spinning globe but instead presents a picture of a stationary, flat surface with a firmament overhead.
I have tried writing this very simply to show you (especially all Pastors who still preach NASA lies instead of the Bible in your church) that the Bible describes from Genesis to Revelation God’s true cosmology and not the world’s description and understanding. I believe this to be a large part of Satan's great deception to throw off the church.
For those who believe in the complete truth and authority of the Bible, it is worth seriously considering the possibility that the Earth is not a globe hurtling through space but a flat, motionless plane just as God created it and describes it perfectly in His word.
If you believe the Bible is 100 percent truth, then you should faithfully consider the Earth as a flat, motionless plane created by God.
thanks and God bless!
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