When sha·maʹyim appears without the definite article, it can be rendered by the singular (“heaven, ” as at Genesis 1: 8; 14: 19, 22; Psalm 69: 34) or the plural (“ heavens, ” as at Genesis 49: 25; Judges 5: 4; Job 9: 8; Isaiah 65: 17).
Kur fjala shamayim shfaqet pa nyjën shquese, mund të përkthehet në njëjës (« qiell », si te Zanafilla 1: 8; 14: 19, 22; Psalmi 69: 34) ose në shumës (« qiej » si te Zanafilla 49: 25; Gjykatësit 5: 4; Jobi 9: 8; Isaia 65: 17).