Ezekiel 1:27

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

I saw something like a gleaming metal, as if it were glowing amber, with a fiery appearance all around it. From what appeared to be his waist upward, and from his waist downward, I saw an appearance like fire and a brilliant radiance surrounding him.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And I saw as the colour of amber, as the appearance of fire round about within it, from the appearance of his loins even upward, and from the appearance of his loins even downward, I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and it had brightness round about.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And I saw as the color of amber, as the appearance of fire all around within it, from the appearance of his waist even upward, and from the appearance of his waist even downward, I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and it had brightness all around.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And I saw as the colour of amber, as the appearance of fire round about within it, from the appearance of his loins even upward, and from the appearance of his loins even downward, I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and it had brightness round about.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And I saw as it were glowing metal, as the appearance of fire within it round about, from the appearance of his loins and upward; and from the appearance of his loins and downward I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and there was brightness round about him.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And I saw as the colour of amber, as the appearance of fire round about within it, from the appearance of his loins even upward, and from the appearance of his loins even downward, I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and it had brightness round about.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    I behelde him, and he was like a cleare light, as it had bene all of fyre with in from his loynes vpwarde. And beneth when I loked vpon him vnder ye loynes, me thought he was like a shyninge fyre, that geueth light on euery syde. Yee the shyne and glistre yt lightened rounde aboute,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And I sawe as the appearance of amber, and as the similitude of fire round about within it to looke to, euen from his loynes vpwarde: and to looke to, euen from his loynes downewarde, I sawe as a likenesse of fire, and brightnesse round about it.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And I sawe as the appearaunce of amber and as the similitude of fire rounde about within, from the appearaunce of his loynes vpward: and from the appearaunce of his loynes downewarde I sawe as the lykenesse of fire, and brightnesse rounde about it.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And I saw as the colour of amber, as the appearance of fire round about within it, from the appearance of his loins even upward, and from the appearance of his loins even downward, I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and it had brightness round about.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    I saw as it were glowing metal, as the appearance of fire within it round about, from the appearance of his loins and upward; and from the appearance of his loins and downward I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and there was brightness round about him.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And I see as the colour of copper, as the appearance of fire within it round about, from the appearance of his loins and upward, and from the appearance of his loins and downward, I have seen as the appearance of fire, and brightness `is' to it round about.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And I saw as it were glowing metal, as the appearance of fire within it round about, from the appearance of his loins and upward; and from the appearance of his loins and downward I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and there was brightness round about him.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And I saw as it were glowing metal, as the appearance of fire within it round about, from the appearance of his loins and upward; and from the appearance of his loins and downward I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and there was brightness round about him.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And I saw it coloured like electrum, with the look of fire in it and round it, going up from what seemed to be the middle of his body; and going down from what seemed to be the middle of his body I saw what was like fire, and there was a bright light shining round him.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    I saw as it were glowing metal, as the appearance of fire within it all around, from the appearance of his waist and upward; and from the appearance of his waist and downward I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and there was brightness around him.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    I saw an amber glow like a fire enclosed all around from his waist up. From his waist down I saw something that looked like fire. There was a brilliant light around it,

Referenced Verses

  • Ezek 1:4 : 4 I looked, and there was a stormy wind coming from the north, a great cloud with flashing fire inside it and a bright light surrounding it. From within the fire there was something that gleamed like amber.
  • Ezek 8:2 : 2 I looked, and there was a form with the appearance of fire. From what looked like his waist downward was fire, and from his waist upward was something like a glowing brightness, resembling gleaming metal.
  • 2 Thess 1:8 : 8 In flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
  • Heb 12:29 : 29 for our God is a consuming fire.
  • Rev 1:14-16 : 14 His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a fiery flame. 15 His feet were like fine bronze as it is refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the sound of rushing waters. 16 He held seven stars in His right hand, a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth, and His face shone like the sun in its full brilliance.
  • Deut 4:24 : 24 For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.
  • Ps 50:3 : 3 Our God will come and will not be silent; before Him is a consuming fire, and a mighty storm surrounds Him.
  • Ps 97:2 : 2 Clouds and thick darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 2I looked, and there was a form with the appearance of fire. From what looked like his waist downward was fire, and from his waist upward was something like a glowing brightness, resembling gleaming metal.

  • 28Like the appearance of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day, so was the radiance around him. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. When I saw it, I fell face down and heard the voice of one speaking.

  • Ezek 1:25-26
    2 verses
    84%

    25A voice came from above the expanse over their heads as they stood still with their wings lowered.

    26Above 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.

  • Ezek 1:4-8
    5 verses
    82%

    4I looked, and there was a stormy wind coming from the north, a great cloud with flashing fire inside it and a bright light surrounding it. From within the fire there was something that gleamed like amber.

    5From its center came the likeness of four living creatures, and this was their appearance: they had a human-like form.

    6Each of them had four faces and four wings.

    7Their legs were straight, and the soles of their feet were like the soles of a calf’s foot, gleaming like polished bronze.

    8Under their wings on their four sides were human hands. All four of them had faces and wings.

  • Ezek 1:13-16
    4 verses
    81%

    13The appearance of the living creatures was like burning coals of fire or like torches. Fire moved back and forth among the living creatures. It was radiant, and lightning flashed out of it.

    14The living creatures darted back and forth like flashes of lightning.

    15As I looked at the living creatures, I saw one wheel on the ground beside each of the four living creatures.

    16The appearance of the wheels and their construction was like the gleam of beryl, and all four looked alike. Their appearance and structure were as if a wheel were within a wheel.

  • Ezek 10:1-2
    2 verses
    81%

    1I 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.

    2And He said to the man clothed in linen, 'Go in among the wheels beneath the cherubim. Fill your hands with burning coals from among the cherubim and scatter them over the city.' And he went in as I watched.

  • Dan 10:5-6
    2 verses
    79%

    5I looked up, and there before me was a man dressed in linen, with a belt of the finest gold from Uphaz around his waist.

    6His body was like beryl, his face shone like lightning, and his eyes were like flaming torches. His arms and legs gleamed like polished bronze, and the sound of his words was like a multitude.

  • Rev 4:2-3
    2 verses
    77%

    2Immediately I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne was set in heaven, and someone was seated on the throne.

    3The 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.

  • 22Over the heads of the living creatures there was something like an expanse, gleaming like awe-inspiring crystal, spread out above their heads.

  • Ezek 10:6-10
    5 verses
    76%

    6When He commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, 'Take fire from within the wheels, from among the cherubim,' the man went in and stood beside a wheel.

    7Then one of the cherubim reached out his hand to the fire that was among them, took some, and put it into the hands of the man clothed in linen, who took it and went out.

    8Under the wings of the cherubim could be seen something like the form of a human hand.

    9I looked, and I saw four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub. The appearance of the wheels was like the gleam of a beryl stone.

    10All four wheels looked alike in their appearance, resembling a wheel within a wheel.

  • 4And there was the glory of the God of Israel, like the vision that I had seen in the valley.

  • Rev 1:12-15
    4 verses
    74%

    12Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and when I turned, I saw seven golden lampstands.

    13And among the lampstands was one like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe and with a golden sash wrapped around His chest.

    14His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a fiery flame.

    15His feet were like fine bronze as it is refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the sound of rushing waters.

  • 10They saw the God of Israel. Under his feet was something like a pavement of sapphire stone, as clear as the sky itself.

  • 1Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow over his head. His face was like the sun, and his legs were like pillars of fire.

  • Ezek 43:2-3
    2 verses
    73%

    2And behold, the glory of the God of Israel was coming from the east. His voice was like the sound of mighty waters, and the earth shone with His glory.

    3The vision I saw was like the vision I had seen when I came to destroy the city, and like the vision I had seen by the River Chebar. I fell on my face.

  • 2He said to me, 'What do you see?' I replied, 'I see a gold lampstand with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, each having seven spouts to the lamps on it.'

  • 17The appearance of the LORD's glory was like a consuming fire on the mountaintop in the sight of the Israelites.

  • 6Before the throne there was what looked like a sea of glass, clear as crystal. In the middle of the throne and around it were four living creatures, full of eyes in front and behind.

  • 9I 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.

  • 23So I got up and went out to the valley, and behold, the glory of the LORD was standing there, like the glory I had seen by the Kebar River, and I fell face down.

  • 16It stood still, but I could not discern its appearance; a form was before my eyes; silence, and then I heard a voice:

  • 3Then the glory of the God of Israel went up from above the cherub, on which it had rested, and moved to the threshold of the temple. And he called to the man dressed in linen, who had the writing case at his waist.

  • 18Their rims were tall and awesome, and all four rims were full of eyes all around.

  • 3He brought me there, and behold, there was a man whose appearance was like bronze, with a line of flax in his hand and a measuring rod, and he was standing in the gateway.

  • 11It shone with the glory of God, and its radiance was like a very precious jewel, like jasper, clear as crystal.

  • 13From the brightness of his presence, coals of fire blazed forth.

  • 10Their faces had this appearance: Each of the four had the face of a human, on the right side the face of a lion, on the left side the face of an ox, and each also had the face of an eagle.

  • 17And this is how I saw the horses in my vision: Those who rode them had breastplates that were fiery red, dark blue, and sulfur yellow. The heads of the horses were like the heads of lions, and from their mouths came fire, smoke, and sulfur.

  • 9Then I asked, 'What are these, my lord?' The angel who was speaking with me answered, 'I will show you what they are.'