Revelation 4:3

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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.

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  • Ezek 1:28 : 28 Like 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.
  • Rev 21:11 : 11 It shone with the glory of God, and its radiance was like a very precious jewel, like jasper, clear as crystal.
  • Ezek 28:13 : 13 You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every precious stone was your covering: ruby, topaz, and diamond; beryl, onyx, and jasper; sapphire, turquoise, and emerald; and gold. The workmanship of your settings and mountings was prepared for you on the day you were created.
  • Rev 10:1 : 1 Then 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.
  • Gen 9:13-16 : 13 I have set My bow in the clouds, and it will be a sign of the covenant between Me and the earth.' 14 Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow becomes visible in the clouds, 15 I will remember My covenant between Me and you and every living creature of all flesh; never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all flesh. 16 When the rainbow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.
  • Rev 21:19-20 : 19 The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, 20 the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst.
  • 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.
  • Exod 28:18 : 18 The second row shall be a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond.
  • Exod 39:11 : 11 The second row had a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond.
  • Isa 54:9-9 : 9 To me this is like the days of Noah, when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again cover the earth. So I have sworn not to be angry with you or rebuke you. 10 Though the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, my steadfast love will not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be broken, says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
  • Ezek 1:26 : 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.

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  • Rev 4:1-2
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    1After these things I saw, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. The first voice, which I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet, said, "Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after these things."

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

  • Rev 4:4-8
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    4Surrounding the throne were twenty-four thrones, and upon these thrones sat twenty-four elders, clothed in white garments and wearing golden crowns on their heads.

    5From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. In front of the throne were seven blazing torches, which are the seven Spirits of God.

    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.

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  • Ezek 1:26-28
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    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.

    27I 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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  • Ezek 10:1
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    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.

  • Rev 21:11
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    11It shone with the glory of God, and its radiance was like a very precious jewel, like jasper, clear as crystal.

  • Rev 21:18-20
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    18The wall was made of jasper, and the city of pure gold, as clear as glass.

    19The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald,

    20the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst.

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  • Exod 39:10-11
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    10They mounted four rows of stones on it: the first row was a ruby, topaz, and emerald.

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  • Exod 28:17-20
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    17Mount on it a setting of stones, four rows of stones: the first row shall be a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald.

    18The second row shall be a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond.

    19The third row shall be a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst.

    20The fourth row shall be a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper. They shall be mounted in gold settings.

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

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  • Rev 1:12-14
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    12Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and when I turned, I saw seven golden lampstands.

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

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    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.

  • Dan 7:9
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  • Rev 5:6
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  • Exod 39:13
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    13The fourth row was a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They were mounted in gold filigree settings.

  • Dan 10:6
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  • Rev 19:12
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  • Rev 20:11
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  • Rev 17:4
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