Verse 26

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.

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.

• 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.

• biblecontext

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• 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.

• 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 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.