Verse 26

Above the expanse over their heads was something like a throne, resembling a sapphire stone. And on the likeness of the throne was a likeness with the appearance of a human seated above it.

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  Over hvelvet som var over hodene deres, var det noe som så ut som en safirstein, formet som en trone. Og på tronen satt noe som lignet en menneskeskikkelse.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  Og over himmelhvelvingen som var over hodene deres, var utseendet på en trone, som utseendet til en safirstein; og på utseendet til tronen var det liksom en mann ovenfra.

• Norsk King James

  Og over himmelhvelvingen som var over hodene deres var likheten av en trone, som utseendet av en safirstein; og over likheten av tronen var likheten av utseendet av et menneske som satt oppå det.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Over den utstrakte himmelen som var over hodene deres, var det en form som lignet en trone, som en safirsten i utseende; og på den formen som liknet en trone, var det en form som liknet en menneskeskikkelse ovenpå.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  Over hvelvet på hodene var det noe som lignet en safir, et slags trone. På tronen satt det en skikkelse med et menneskelig utseende.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Og over kvelvet som var over hodene deres, var det noe som lignet en trone, i utseende som en safirsten; og på det som lignet tronen, var det noe som så ut som en menneskelig skikkelse, over den.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Over himmelhvelvet, som lå over deres hoder, var det utseendet til en trone, som liknet en safirstein; og på tronen var det en skikkelse, som lignet et menneske.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Og over kvelvet som var over hodene deres, var det noe som lignet en trone, i utseende som en safirsten; og på det som lignet tronen, var det noe som så ut som en menneskelig skikkelse, over den.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Og over hvelvingen som var over hodene deres, var det noe som lignet en safirtrone, og på tronens vers hadde det form som utseendet av en menneskeskikkelse over den.

• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  Over himmelen som var over hodene deres, var det noe som lignet en safirstein, en trone, og på tronen var det en skikkelse som lignet en menneskeform.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Og over den udstrakte Befæstning, som var over deres Hoved, var en Thrones Lignelse som en Saphirsteens Skikkelse; og over Thronens Lignelse var en Lignelse som et Menneskes Skikkelse, ovenover den.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  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.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Over himmelen som var over hodene deres, var det noe som lignet en trone, som utseendet til en safirstein. Og på det som lignet en trone, var det en liknelse som utseendet til et menneske på den ovenfor.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  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.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  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.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Over himmelhvelvingen som var over hodene deres var det utseendet av en trone, som utseendet til en safirstein; og på utseendet av tronen var det utseendet som et menneske på den ovenfor.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Og over velvet som var over hodene deres, var det en trone som så ut som safirstein, og på tronen var det noe som så ut som en menneskeskikkelse der oppe.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Og over himmelen som var over hodene deres, var det noe som så ut som en trone, som utseendet av en safirstein; og på den lignet tronen noe som så ut som en mann over den.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Over hvelvingen over hodene deres var det noe som så ut som en tronstol, liksom safirstein; og på noe som så ut som en tronstol var det en gestalt som så ut som et menneske, høyt opp.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Aboue the firmament that was ouer their heades, there was the fashion off a seate, as it had bene made off Saphir. Apon the seate there sat one like a ma.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And aboue the firmament that was ouer their heads, was the facion of a throne like vnto a saphir stone, and vpon the similitude of the throne was by appearance, as the similitude of a man aboue vpon it.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And aboue the firmament that was ouer their heades, there was the fashion of a throne lyke a Saphir stone: and vpon the similitude of the throne by appearaunce, as the similitude of a man aboue vpon it.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  ¶ 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.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  Above the expanse that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire{or, lapis lazuli} stone; and on the likeness of the throne was a likeness as the appearance of a man on it above.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  And above the expanse that `is' over their head, as an appearance of a sapphire stone, `is' the likeness of a throne, and on the likeness of the throne a likeness, as the appearance of man upon it from above.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  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 a likeness as the appearance of a man upon it above.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And on the top of the arch which was over their heads was the form of a king's seat, like a sapphire stone; and on the form of the seat was the form of a man seated on it on high.

• World English Bible (2000)

  Above the expanse that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone; and on the likeness of the throne was a likeness as the appearance of a man on it above.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Above the platform over their heads was something like a sapphire shaped like a throne. High above on the throne was a form that appeared to be a man.

Referenced Verses

• Ezek 10:1 : 1 I looked, and I saw above the expanse that was over the heads of the cherubim something like a sapphire stone, resembling the appearance of a throne, appearing over them.
• Exod 24:10 : 10 They saw the God of Israel. Under his feet was something like a pavement of sapphire stone, as clear as the sky itself.
• Rev 1:13 : 13 And among the lampstands was one like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe and with a golden sash wrapped around His chest.
• Isa 6:1 : 1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a high and exalted throne, and the train of His robe filled the temple.
• Isa 54:11 : 11 O afflicted one, storm-tossed and not comforted! Behold, I will set your stones in antimony, and I will lay your foundation with sapphires.
• Ezek 1:22 : 22 Over the heads of the living creatures there was something like an expanse, gleaming like awe-inspiring crystal, spread out above their heads.
• Gen 32:24-30 : 24 After he had sent them across the stream, he also sent over all his possessions. 25 So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. 26 When the man saw that he could not overpower him, he touched the socket of Jacob's hip so that his hip was dislocated as they wrestled. 27 Then the man said, 'Let me go, for the dawn is breaking.' But Jacob replied, 'I will not let you go unless you bless me.' 28 The man asked him, 'What is your name?' 'Jacob,' he answered. 29 Then the man said, 'Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men and have prevailed.' 30 Jacob said, 'Please tell me your name.' But he replied, 'Why do you ask my name?' Then he blessed him there.
• Jer 23:5-6 : 5 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch. He will reign as king, act wisely, and execute justice and righteousness in the land. 6 In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is the name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.
• Isa 9:6-7 : 6 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this. 7 The Lord has sent a word against Jacob, and it will fall upon Israel.
• Josh 5:13-6:2 : 13 Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua approached him and asked, "Are you for us or for our enemies?" 14 He replied, "Neither," he said. "I am the commander of the LORD’s army. Now I have come." Then Joshua fell facedown to the ground in reverence and asked, "What message does my Lord have for His servant?" 15 The commander of the LORD’s army replied, "Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy." And Joshua did so. 1 Now Jericho was tightly shut up because of the Israelites; no one was allowed to go out or come in. 2 Then the LORD said to Joshua, 'See, I have delivered Jericho, its king, and its mighty warriors into your hands.'
• Ps 45:6 : 6 Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; the nations fall beneath your feet.
• Dan 7:9-9 : 9 I continued watching until thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was a fiery flame, and its wheels were burning fire. 10 A river of fire was flowing and coming out from before Him. A thousand thousands served Him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before Him. The court sat, and the books were opened.
• Dan 7:14 : 14 He was given dominion, glory, and a kingdom, so that all peoples, nations, and languages would serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
• Dan 10:18 : 18 Again, the one who looked like a man touched me and gave me strength.
• Zech 6:13 : 13 Yes, it is He who will build the temple of the LORD, and He will bear majesty; He will sit and rule on His throne. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be a peaceful council between the two of them."
• Matt 25:13 : 13 Therefore, watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.
• Matt 28:18 : 18 Then Jesus came closer and spoke to them, saying, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.'
• Eph 1:21-22 : 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. 22 And He put all things under His feet and made Him head over all things for the church,
• Phil 2:9-9 : 9 Therefore God highly exalted Him and gave Him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow—in heaven, on earth, and under the earth—
• Heb 1:8 : 8 But about the Son He says, 'Your throne, O God, will last forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness will be the scepter of Your kingdom.'
• Heb 8:1 : 1 Now here is the main point: We have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens.
• Heb 12:2 : 2 Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising its shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
• 1 Pet 3:22 : 22 He is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, with angels, authorities, and powers subjected to Him.
• Rev 3:21 : 21 The one who conquers I will grant to sit with me on my throne, just as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on His throne.
• Rev 4:2-3 : 2 Immediately I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne was set in heaven, and someone was seated on the throne. 3 The one seated there had an appearance like jasper and carnelian, and all around the throne was a rainbow that had the appearance of an emerald.
• Rev 5:13 : 13 Then I heard every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, and on the sea, and everything in them, saying, "To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing, honor, glory, and power forever and ever!"
• Rev 14:14 : 14 Then I looked, and there was a white cloud, and seated on the cloud was one like a Son of Man, with a golden crown on His head and a sharp sickle in His hand.
• Rev 20:11 : 11 Then I saw a great white throne and the one seated on it. The earth and the heavens fled from his presence, and no place was found for them.