Thematic Bible: Of the manifestation of the glory of God

and saw the God of Israel. Under his feet was something like a pavement made of sapphire, as clear as the sky.

Verse Concepts

FeetSkyTheophanyColors, BluePrecious StonesThose Who Saw God

PavementsClean ObjectsSky, Figurative UseJewellery And GodPurityThe Rainbow

To the Israelis the appearance of the glory of the LORD was like a consuming fire on top of the mountain.

Verse Concepts

SymbolsTheophany

God Appearing In FireSpectators

You have not come to something that can be touched, to a blazing fire, to darkness, to gloom, to a trumpet's blast, or to a voice that made the hearers beg that not another word be spoken to them. For they could not endure the command that was given: "If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned to death." read more.
Indeed, the sight was so terrifying that Moses said, "I am trembling with fear."