Ezekiel 1:26

KJV1611 – Modern English

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.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    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.

  • 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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And above{H4605} the firmament{H7549} that was over their heads{H7218} was the likeness{H1823} of a throne,{H3678} as the appearance{H4758} of a sapphire{H5601} stone;{H68} and upon the likeness{H1823} of the throne{H3678} was a likeness{H1823} as the appearance{H4758} of a man{H120} upon it above.{H4605}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And above{H4605} the firmament{H7549} that was over their heads{H7218} was the likeness{H1823} of a throne{H3678}, as the appearance{H4758} of a sapphire{H5601} stone{H68}: and upon the likeness{H1823} of the throne{H3678} was the likeness{H1823} as the appearance{H4758} of a man{H120} above{H4605} upon it.

  • 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.

  • 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 Then I looked, and, behold, in the sky above the head of the cherubim there appeared over them what looked like a sapphire stone, resembling a throne.
  • Exod 24:10 : 10 And they saw the God of Israel: and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his clearness.
  • Rev 1:13 : 13 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the feet, and wrapped around the chest with a golden sash.
  • Isa 6:1 : 1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple.
  • Isa 54:11 : 11 O you afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted: behold, I will lay your stones with fair colors, and lay your foundations with sapphires.
  • Ezek 1:22 : 22 And the likeness of the firmament upon the heads of the living creature was as the color of an awesome crystal, stretched forth over their heads above.
  • Gen 32:24-30 : 24 And Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until the breaking of the day. 25 And when he saw that he did not prevail against him, he touched the socket of his hip; and the socket of Jacob's hip was out of joint, as he wrestled with him. 26 And he said, Let me go, for the day breaks. But he said, I will not let you go, unless you bless me. 27 And he said to him, What is your name? And he said, Jacob. 28 And he said, Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince you have power with God and with men, and have prevailed. 29 And Jacob asked him, and said, Tell me, I pray, your name. And he said, Why is it that you ask about my name? And he blessed him there. 30 And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.
  • Jer 23:5-6 : 5 Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, that I will raise up to David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. 6 In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely. And this is his name by which he shall be called: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.
  • Isa 9:6-7 : 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and upon his kingdom, to order it and to establish it with judgment and with justice from now on even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
  • Josh 5:13-6:2 : 13 And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, there stood a man opposite him with his sword drawn in his hand; and Joshua went to him and said to him, Are you for us or for our adversaries? 14 And he said, No; but as captain of the army of the LORD have I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and worshiped, and said to him, What does my lord say to his servant? 15 And the captain of the LORD's army said to Joshua, Take your shoe off your foot, for the place where you stand is holy. And Joshua did so. 1 Now Jericho was tightly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. 2 And the LORD said to Joshua, See, I have given into your hand Jericho, and its king, and the mighty men of valor.
  • Ps 45:6 : 6 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever: the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter.
  • Dan 7:9-9 : 9 I watched until thrones were set up, and the Ancient of Days took his seat, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool. His throne was like a fiery flame, and its wheels as burning fire. 10 A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him. Thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. The judgment was set, and the books were opened.
  • Dan 7:14 : 14 And there was given to him dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
  • Dan 10:18 : 18 Then there came again and touched me one in the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me,
  • Zech 6:13 : 13 He shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne; and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.
  • Matt 25:13 : 13 Watch therefore, for you do not know the day nor the hour when the Son of Man comes.
  • Matt 28:18 : 18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All authority is given to me in heaven and on earth.
  • Eph 1:21-22 : 21 Far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world but also in that which is to come: 22 And He put all things under His feet and gave Him to be head over all things to the church,
  • Phil 2:9-9 : 9 Therefore God also has highly exalted him and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and those on earth, and those under the earth;
  • Heb 1:8 : 8 But to the Son He says, Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.
  • Heb 8:1 : 1 Now of the things we have spoken this is the sum: We have such a high priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
  • Heb 12:2 : 2 Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
  • 1 Pet 3:22 : 22 Who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.
  • Rev 3:21 : 21 To him who overcomes will I grant to sit with me on my throne, as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father on his throne.
  • Rev 4:2-3 : 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 who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius stone in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like an emerald.
  • Rev 5:13 : 13 And every creature which is in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying, Blessing and honor and glory and power be to Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, forever and ever.
  • Rev 14:14 : 14 And I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and on the cloud sat one like the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.
  • Rev 20:11 : 11 And I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and heaven fled away; and there was no place found for them.

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  • Ezek 10:1
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    1 Then I looked, and, behold, in the sky above the head of the cherubim there appeared over them what looked like a sapphire stone, resembling a throne.

  • Ezek 1:21-25
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    21 When those went, these went; and when those stood, these stood; and when those were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up beside them: for the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels.

    22 And the likeness of the firmament upon the heads of the living creature was as the color of an awesome crystal, stretched forth over their heads above.

    23 And under the firmament were their wings straight, one toward the other: each one had two, which covered on this side, and each one had two, which covered on that side, their bodies.

    24 And when they went, I heard the noise of their wings, like the noise of great waters, as the voice of the Almighty, the voice of speech, as the noise of an army: when they stood, they let down their wings.

    25 And there was a voice from the firmament that was over their heads, when they stood, and had let down their wings.

  • Ezek 1:27-28
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    27 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.

    28 Like the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness all around. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one speaking.

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    4 And I looked, and behold, a whirlwind came out of the north, a great cloud, and a fire enfolding itself, and brightness was about it, and out of its midst was as the color of amber, out of the midst of the fire.

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    6 And every one had four faces, and every one had four wings.

    7 And their feet were straight feet; and the sole of their feet was like the sole of a calf’s foot: and they sparkled like the color of burnished brass.

    8 And they had the hands of a man under their wings on their four sides; and the four of them had their faces and their wings.

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

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    2 Then I looked, and behold, a likeness as the appearance of fire: from the appearance of his waist even downward, fire; and from his waist even upward, as the appearance of brightness, as the color of amber.

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    13 As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals of fire, and like the appearance of lamps: it went up and down among the living creatures; and the fire was bright, and out of the fire went forth lightning.

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    6 Before the throne there was a sea of glass, like crystal. In the midst of the throne and around the throne were four living creatures full of eyes in front and behind.

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  • Ezek 1:10-11
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    10 As for the likeness of their faces, the four had the face of a man, and the face of a lion, on the right side; and the four had the face of an ox on the left side; the four also had the face of an eagle.

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    8 And there appeared in the cherubim the form of a man's hand under their wings.

    9 And when I looked, behold, the four wheels by the cherubim, one wheel by one cherub, and another wheel by another cherub; and the appearance of the wheels was like the color of a beryl stone.

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    10 And they saw the God of Israel: and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his clearness.

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    22 Then the cherubim lifted up their wings, and the wheels beside them; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above.

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    11 And he rode upon a cherub, and flew: and he was seen upon the wings of the wind.

  • Exod 25:20
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    20 And the cherubim shall stretch out their wings upward, covering the mercy seat with their wings, and their faces shall look toward one another; toward the mercy seat shall the faces of the cherubim be.

  • Exod 37:9
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    9 And the cherubim spread out their wings above, covering the mercy seat with their wings, with their faces toward each other; facing the mercy seat were the faces of the cherubim.

  • Isa 6:1-2
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    1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple.

    2 Above it stood the seraphim: each one had six wings; with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew.

  • Ezek 10:14-15
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    14 And each one had four faces: the first face was the face of a cherub, the second was the face of a man, the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.

    15 And the cherubim were lifted up. This is the living creature that I saw by the river of Chebar.

  • Ezek 10:19
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    19 And the cherubim lifted up their wings, and rose from the earth in my sight: when they went out, the wheels were also beside them, and everyone stood at the entrance of the east gate of the LORD's house; and the glory of the God of Israel was above them.

  • Ezek 10:21
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    21 Each one had four faces, and each one four wings; and the likeness of the hands of a man was under their wings.

  • Dan 7:9
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    9 I watched until thrones were set up, and the Ancient of Days took his seat, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool. His throne was like a fiery flame, and its wheels as burning fire.

  • Ezek 1:18-19
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    18 As for their rims, they were so high that they were fearful; and their rims were full of eyes all around the four of them.

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  • Rev 10:1
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    1 And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud, and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire.

  • Dan 10:5-6
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    5 Then I lifted up my eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz.

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  • Ezek 8:4
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    4 And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel was there, according to the vision that I saw on the plain.

  • Deut 4:17
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    17 The likeness of any beast that is on the earth, the likeness of any winged bird that flies in the air,

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    3 Now the cherubim stood on the right side of the house, as the man went in; and the cloud filled the inner court.

    4 Then the glory of the LORD went up from the cherub, and stood over the threshold of the house; and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court was full of the brightness of the LORD's glory.

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