I believe the root of עֶצֶם/bone, and of עַצמוּת/essence, is the same. Is there any discussion about metaphorical connections between bones and essence?

The purpose of that which is beyond the Earth’s atmosphere is what I would like to be expounded. I’m familiar with Genesis chapter 1, (please hold your applause), and the reasons given there. But more specifically I want to know about the purpose (or role in the scheme of creation) of such celest...

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