Thematic Bible: Of the manifestation of the glory of God

and they saw the God of Israel. Beneath His feet was something like a pavement made of sapphire stone, as clear as the sky itself.

Verse Concepts

FeetSkyTheophanyColors, BluePrecious StonesThose Who Saw God

PavementsClean ObjectsSky, Figurative UseJewellery And GodPurityThe Rainbow

The appearance of the Lord’s glory to the Israelites was like a consuming fire on the mountaintop.

Verse Concepts

SymbolsTheophany

God Appearing In FireSpectators

For you have not come to what could be touched, to a blazing fire, to darkness, gloom, and storm, to the blast of a trumpet, and the sound of words. (Those who heard it begged that not another word be spoken to them, for they could not bear what was commanded: And if even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned! read more.
And the appearance was so terrifying that Moses said, I am terrified and trembling. )