Revelation 4:3

And he who sat there appeared like jasper and carnelian: and there was a rainbow around the throne, like an emerald in appearance.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.

In Context

2And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was standing in heaven, and one sat on the throne.

4And surrounding the throne were twenty-four thrones: and upon the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white garments; and upon their heads they had crowns of gold.

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Cross References

Revelation 21:11Having the glory of God: and her radiance was like a stone most precious, like a jasper, clear as crystal.

Matthew Henry on Revelation 4:2-11

The Vision of Heaven. ( a. d. 95.) 1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will show thee things which must be hereafter. 2 And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne. 3 And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald. 4… Read the whole commentary →

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