26 The shape of a throne with the appearance of sapphire(a) stone was above the expanse.(b)(A) There was a form with the appearance of a human on the throne high above.(B) 27 From what seemed to be His waist up, I saw a gleam like amber, with what looked like fire enclosing it all around.(C) From what seemed to be His waist down, I also saw what looked like fire. There was a brilliant light all around Him. 28 The appearance of the brilliant light all around was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day.(D) This was the appearance of the form of the Lord’s glory.(E) When I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking.(F)

Footnotes:

a. Ezekiel 1:26: Or lapis lazuli
b. Ezekiel 1:26: Lit expanse that was over their head

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