Quran 51:47, Meaning Of Sama
Sama includes the whole above the head, atmosphere and space. The words used in the verse cited above, has the capacity to incorporate the modern understanding of the expanding universe. This is not adding or altering the meaning but adding another misdaaq or application of the meaning. For example the word Amruhum shura banahum includes the modern concept of democracy. Because after all it is mutual consultation at a larger scale.