This means, for instance, that when phenomena in space are spoken of, geocentric language is used, that is the language of our everyday orientation as those living on this world. This is everyday language which should not be pressed. We today who imagine that the sun is stationary still speak of sunrise and sunset. We speak geocentrically, the language of our daily experience. The circle probably refers to the horizon.
Scripture speaks according to our geocentric orientation.
However, to deny that the Scripture is a scientific textbook does not mean that it does not give facts that need to be considered by scientists. He who does not consider the contents of Scripture ignores facts. Wherever the Bible touches upon topics of scientific interest it is reliable. The Bible can never function as simply a source of data. It stands in a class all by itself.