Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
And from above to the expansion which was over their head as the appearance of a sapphire stone: the likeness of a throne, and over the likeness of a throne, the likeness as the appearance of a man upon it from above.
New American Standard Bible
Now
King James 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.
Holman Bible
The shape of a throne with the appearance of sapphire
International Standard Version
From above the canopy that was spread out over their heads, there appeared to be something reminiscent of a throne, resembling sapphire in form.
A Conservative 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 a likeness as the appearance of a man upon it above.
American 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 a likeness as the appearance of a man upon it above.
Amplified
Now above the expanse that was over their heads there was something resembling a throne, it appeared like [it was made of] sapphire or lapis lazuli; and [seated] on that which looked like a throne, high up, was a figure with the appearance of a man.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Darby Translation
And above the expanse 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 above upon it.
King James 2000
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And from above the expanse that [was] above their heads [there was] the likeness of a throne, {looking like a sapphire}, and above the likeness of the throne [was] a likeness similar to [the] appearance of a human on it, [but] {above it}.
Modern King James verseion
And from above the expanse that was over their heads was a likeness like a sapphire stone, the likeness of a throne. And on the likeness of the throne was a likeness looking like a man on it from above.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Above the firmament that was over their heads, there was the fashion of a seat, as it had been made of Sapphire. Upon the seat there sat one like a man.
NET Bible
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.
New Heart English Bible
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.
The Emphasized Bible
And above the expanse that was over their heads, as the appearance of a sapphire stone, was the likeness of a throne, - and upon the likeness of a throne, was a likeness as the appearance of a man upon it above.
Webster
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.
World English Bible
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
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.
Themes
Cherubim » The glory of God exhibited upon
Colors » Blue: symbol of deity
Precious stones » Pearls » Sapphire
Topics
Interlinear
Ma`al
Ro'sh
D@muwth
דּמוּת
D@muwth
Usage: 25
Mar'eh
מראה
Mar'eh
appearance, sight, countenance, vision, favoured, look upon, fair ,
Usage: 104
'eben
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezekiel 1:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
Date Of Vision Of Living Creatures And Glory Of The Throne Of Yahweh
25 And a voice will be from above to the expansion which was over their head; in their standing their wings will slacken. 26 And from above to the expansion which was over their head as the appearance of a sapphire stone: the likeness of a throne, and over the likeness of a throne, the likeness as the appearance of a man upon it from above. 27 And I shall see as the appearance of burnished brass, as the appearance of fire within to it round about, from the appearance of his loins and above, and from the appearance of his loins to below, I saw as the appearance of fire, and a shining to it round about.
Cross References
Ezekiel 10:1
And I shall see, and behold, to the which is over the head of the cherubs, as a stone of sapphire, as the vision of the likeness of a throne was seen over them.
Exodus 24:10
And they will see the God of Israel: and under his feet as the work of the whiteness of sapphire, and as the body of the heavens for cleanness.
Revelation 1:13
And in the midst of the seven chandeliers one like to the Son of man, dressed in a garment descending to the feet, and girded at the breast with a golden girdle.
Isaiah 6:1
In the year king Uzziah died, and I shall see Jehovah sitting upon his throne, high and lifted up, and his train filling the temple.
Isaiah 54:11
Thou afflicted, tossed about, not comforted behold me laying thy stones with paint, and I founded thee with sapphires
Ezekiel 1:22
And the likeness upon the heads of the living creatures a firmament as the eye of the terrible crystal, stretched forth upon their heads from above.
Genesis 32:24-30
And Jacob will be left alone by himself, and a man will wrestle with him till the ascending of the morning.
Joshua 5:13-2
And it will be in Joshua's being by Jericho, and he will lift up his eyes and will see, and behold, a man standing before him and his sword drawn in his hand; and Joshua will go to him and say to him, Art thou for us or for our adversaries?
Psalm 45:6
Thy throne, O God, forever and ever: a rod of straightness the rod of thy kingdom.
Isaiah 9:6-7
For a child was born to us, a son was given to us, and the dominion shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called, Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, everlasting Father, Captain of Peace.
Jeremiah 23:5-6
Behold the days coming, says Jehovah, and I raised up to David a just sprout, and a king reigned and prospered, and he did judgment and justice in the earth.
Daniel 7:9-10
I was seeing even till thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days sat, his garment white as snow, and the hair of his head as pure wool: his throne a flame of fire, his wheels a burning fire.
Daniel 7:14
And to him was given dominion, power and honor, and a kingdom; and all peoples and nations and tongues shall serve to him: his power an eternal power that shall not pass away, and his kingdom which shall not be destroyed.
Daniel 10:18
And there will add and will touch upon me as the sight of man, and he will strengthen me.
Zechariah 6:13
And he shall build the temple of Jehovah; and he shall lift up the majesty, and he sat and ruled upon his throne: and he was priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them two.
Matthew 25:13
Watch, therefore, for ye know not the day, neither the hour, in which the Son of man comes.
Matthew 28:18
And Jesus, having come near, spake to them, saying, All power has been given me in heaven and upon earth:
Ephesians 1:21-22
Above every beginning, and authority, and power, and property, and every name named, not only in this life, but in that about to be:
Philippians 2:9-10
Wherefore God has also exceedingly exalted him, and favored him as a gift with a name above every name:
Hebrews 1:8
And to the Son, Thy throne, O God, for the time of time: a rod of uprightness the rod of thy kingdom.
Hebrews 8:1
And the summary to the things spoken: We have such a chief priest, who sat on the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
Hebrews 12:2
Looking in the distance to Jesus the author and completer of the faith; who for the joy laid before him endured the cross, having despised the shame, and sat down on the right hand of the throne of God.
1 Peter 3:22
Who is on the right hand of God, having gone into heaven; angels and authorities and powers subjected to him.
Revelation 3:21
He conquering, will I give to him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered, and sat down with my Father on his throne.
Revelation 4:2-3
And instantly I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sitting upon the throne.
Revelation 5:13
And every creature which is in heaven, and in earth, and under the earth, and upon the sea, which are, and all things in them, heard I saying, To him sitting upon the throne, and to the Lamb, praise, and honour, and glory, and strength, for the times of times.
Revelation 14:14
And I saw, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud he sitting like the Son of man, having upon his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.
Revelation 20:11
And I saw a great white throne, and him sitting upon it, from the face of whom the earth and the heaven fled; and there was found no place for them.