Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
The shape of a throne with the appearance of sapphire
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.
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.
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.
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
A voice came from above the expanse over their heads; when they stood still, they lowered their wings.
26 The shape of a throne with the appearance of sapphire
Cross References
Ezekiel 10:1
Then I looked, and there above the expanse over the heads
Exodus 24:10
and they saw
Revelation 1:13
and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man,
Isaiah 6:1
In the year that King Uzziah
Isaiah 54:11
I will set your stones in black mortar,
and lay your foundations in sapphires.
Ezekiel 1:22
The shape of an expanse,
Genesis 32:24-30
Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak.
Joshua 5:13-2
When Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in His hand.
Psalm 45:6
the scepter of Your
Isaiah 9:6-7
a son will be given to us,
and the government will be on His shoulders.
He will be named
Wonderful Counselor,
Eternal Father,
Jeremiah 23:5-6
“when I will raise up a Righteous Branch of David.
He will reign wisely as king
and administer justice and righteousness in the land.
Daniel 7:9-10
“As I kept watching,
and the Ancient of Days took His seat.
His clothing was white like snow,
and the hair of His head like whitest wool.
His throne was flaming fire;
its wheels were blazing fire.
Daniel 7:14
and glory, and a kingdom;
so that those of every people,
nation, and language
should serve
His dominion is an everlasting
that will not pass away,
and His kingdom is one
that will not be destroyed.
Daniel 10:18
Then the one with human likeness touched me again and strengthened me.
Zechariah 6:13
Yes, He will build the Lord’s temple; He will be clothed in splendor
Matthew 25:13
Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came near and said to them,
Ephesians 1:21-22
far above every ruler and authority, power and dominion, and every title given,
Philippians 2:9-10
and gave Him the name
that is above every name,
Hebrews 1:8
but to
is forever and ever,
and the scepter of Your kingdom
is a scepter of justice.
Hebrews 8:1
Now the main point of what is being said is this: We have this kind of high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,
Hebrews 12:2
keeping our eyes on Jesus,
1 Peter 3:22
Now that He has gone into heaven,
Revelation 3:21
Revelation 4:2-3
Immediately I was in the Spirit,
Revelation 5:13
I heard every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, on the sea, and everything in them say:
to the One seated on the throne,
and to the Lamb, forever and ever!
Revelation 14:14
Then I looked, and there was a white cloud, and One like the Son of Man
Revelation 20:11
Then I saw a great white throne and One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them.