Ezekiel 1:26

Above the dome over their heads was the likeness of a throne that was like the appearance of a sapphire stone, and on the likeness of the throne was a likeness like the appearance of a man.

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And above the firmament that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone: and upon the likeness of the throne was the likeness as the appearance of a man above upon it.

In Context

25A voice came from above the dome over their heads whenever they stood still and lowered their wings.

27I saw a figure with the appearance of glowing metal with fire in it from the appearance of his hips up; I saw from the appearance of his hips downward the appearance of fire and brightness all around.

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Cross References

Exodus 24:10They saw the God of Israel. Under his feet there was a pavement made of sapphire stone, as clear as the sky itself.

Psalms 45:6Your throne, God, is forever and ever; 1 a scepter of justice is the scepter of your kingdom. 1

Isaiah 9:6For to us a child has been born, to us a son has been given; 1 and the rule will be on his shoulder; 1 and his name will be called Wonderful Counselor, 1 Mighty God, Everlasting Father, 1 Prince of Peace. 1

Jeremiah 23:5See, the days are coming—this is Yahweh's declaration—when I will raise up for David a righteous branch. 1 He will reign as king; he will act wisely and cause justice and righteousness in the land. 1

Ezekiel 8:2So I looked, and behold, there was a likeness with the appearance of a man. From the appearance of his hips downward there was fire. And from his hips upward there was the appearance of something shining, like glowing metal.

Daniel 7:9As I looked, 1 thrones were set in place, 1 and the Ancient of Days took his seat. 1 His clothing was as white as snow, 1 and the hair of his head was like pure wool. 1 His throne was flames of fire, 1 and its wheels were burning fire.

Matthew Henry on Ezekiel 1:16-26

The Vision of the Wheels. ( b. c. 595.) 15 Now as I beheld the living creatures, behold one wheel upon the earth by the living creatures, with his four faces. 16 The appearance of the wheels and their work was like unto the colour of a beryl: and they four had one likeness: and their appearance and their work was as it were a wheel in the middle of a wheel. 17 When they went, they went upon their four sides: and they turned not when they went. 18 As for their rings, they were so high that they were dreadful; and… Read the whole commentary →

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