Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I looked, and I saw the likeness of a throne of lapis lazuli above the vault that was over the heads of the cherubim. New Living Translation In my vision I saw what appeared to be a throne of blue lapis lazuli above the crystal surface over the heads of the cherubim. English Standard Version Then I looked, and behold, on the expanse that was over the heads of the cherubim there appeared above them something like a sapphire, in appearance like a throne. Berean Standard Bible And I looked and saw above the expanse, above the heads of the cherubim, the likeness of a throne of sapphire. King James Bible Then I looked, and, behold, in the firmament that was above the head of the cherubims there appeared over them as it were a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne. New King James Version And I looked, and there in the firmament that was above the head of the cherubim, there appeared something like a sapphire stone, having the appearance of the likeness of a throne. New American Standard Bible Then I looked, and behold, in the expanse that was over the heads of the cherubim something like a sapphire stone, in appearance resembling a throne, appeared above them. NASB 1995 Then I looked, and behold, in the expanse that was over the heads of the cherubim something like a sapphire stone, in appearance resembling a throne, appeared above them. NASB 1977 Then I looked, and behold, in the expanse that was over the heads of the cherubim something like a sapphire stone, in appearance resembling a throne, appeared above them. Legacy Standard Bible Then I looked, and behold, in the expanse that was over the heads of the cherubim something like a sapphire stone, in appearance in the likeness of a throne, appeared above them. Amplified Bible Then I looked, and behold, in the expanse (firmament) that was over the heads of the cherubim there appeared something [glorious and brilliant] above them looking like a [huge] sapphire stone, formed to resemble a throne. Christian Standard Bible Then I looked, and there above the expanse over the heads of the cherubim was something like a throne with the appearance of lapis lazuli. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then I looked, and there above the expanse over the heads of the cherubim was something like sapphire stone resembling the shape of a throne that appeared above them. American Standard Version Then I looked, and behold, in the firmament that was over the head of the cherubim there appeared above them as it were a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne. Contemporary English Version I saw the dome that was above the four winged creatures, and on it was the sapphire throne. English Revised Version Then I looked, and behold, in the firmament that was over the head of the cherubim, there appeared above them as it were a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne. GOD'S WORD® Translation As I looked at the dome over the heads of the angels, I saw something that looked like a throne made of sapphire. Good News Translation I looked at the dome over the heads of the living creatures and above them was something that seemed to be a throne made of sapphire. International Standard Version As I continued to watch, there on the expanse above the heads of the cherubim was a massive sapphire stone that resembled a throne in form and appearance. Majority Standard Bible And I looked and saw above the expanse, above the heads of the cherubim, the likeness of a throne of sapphire. NET Bible As I watched, I saw on the platform above the top of the cherubim something like a sapphire, resembling the shape of a throne, appearing above them. New Heart English Bible Then I looked, and saw, in the expanse that was over the head of the cherubim there appeared above them as it were a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne. Webster's Bible Translation Then I looked, and behold, in the firmament that was above the head of the cherubim there appeared over them as it were a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne. World English Bible Then I looked, and see, in the expanse that was over the head of the cherubim there appeared above them as it were a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I look, and behold, on the expanse that [is] above the head of the cherubim, as a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne, He has been seen over them. Young's Literal Translation And I look, and lo, on the expanse that is above the head of the cherubs, as a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne, He hath been seen over them. Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I saw and behold in the firmament that was over the heads of the cherubims, there appeared over them as it were the sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne. Catholic Public Domain Version And I saw, and behold, in the firmament that was over the heads of the cherubim, there appeared above them something like the sapphire stone, with the sight of the likeness of a throne. New American Bible Then I looked and there above the firmament over the heads of the cherubim was something like a sapphire, something that looked like a throne. New Revised Standard Version Then I looked, and above the dome that was over the heads of the cherubim there appeared above them something like a sapphire, in form resembling a throne. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTHEN I looked, and behold, in the firmament that was above the head of the cherubim there appeared over them something with the appearance of a sapphire stone, and the form of a throne. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I saw the Tabernacle above the head of the Cherubim as the appearance of stone of sapphire, and like the appearance of the form of a throne above them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then I looked, and, behold, upon the firmament that was over the head of the cherubim, there appeared above them as it were a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then I looked, and, behold, over the firmament that was above the head of the cherubs there was a likeness of a throne over them, as a sapphire stone. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Glory Exits the Temple1And I looked and saw above the expanse, above the heads of the cherubim, the likeness of a throne of sapphire. 2And the LORD said to the man clothed in linen, “Go inside the wheelwork beneath the cherubim. Fill your hands with burning coals from among the cherubim and scatter them over the city.” And as I watched, he went in.… Cross References Revelation 4:6-8 And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. / The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. / And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!” Isaiah 6:1-4 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” ... Revelation 1:15 His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters. Daniel 7:9-10 As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. / A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened. Revelation 15:5-8 After this I looked, and the temple—the tabernacle of the Testimony—was opened in heaven. / And out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues, dressed in clean and bright linen and girded with golden sashes around their chests. / Then one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever. ... Exodus 24:10 and they saw the God of Israel. Under His feet was a work like a pavement made of sapphire, as clear as the sky itself. Revelation 21:18 The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass. 1 Kings 22:19 Micaiah continued, “Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing by Him on His right and on His left. Revelation 19:4 And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying: “Amen, Hallelujah!” Isaiah 66:15 For behold, the LORD will come with fire—His chariots are like a whirlwind—to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire. Revelation 8:3-5 Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. / And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel. / Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it to the earth; and there were peals of thunder, rumblings, flashes of lightning, and an earthquake. Psalm 104:3 laying the beams of His chambers in the waters above, making the clouds His chariot, walking on the wings of the wind. Revelation 11:19 Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm. 2 Chronicles 18:18 Micaiah continued, “Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing on His right and on His left. Revelation 5:11-12 Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. / In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” Treasury of Scripture Then I looked, and, behold, in the firmament that was above the head of the cherubim there appeared over them as it were a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne. I looked Isaiah 21:8,9 And he cried, A lion: My lord, I stand continually upon the watchtower in the daytime, and I am set in my ward whole nights: … Habakkuk 2:1 I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. in the Ezekiel 1:22-26 And the likeness of the firmament upon the heads of the living creature was as the colour of the terrible crystal, stretched forth over their heads above… Exodus 24:10 And they saw the God of Israel: and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his clearness. Revelation 4:2,3 And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne… above Ezekiel 10:20 This is the living creature that I saw under the God of Israel by the river of Chebar; and I knew that they were the cherubims. Ezekiel 11:22 Then did the cherubims lift up their wings, and the wheels beside them; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above. Psalm 18:10 And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind. as the Ezekiel 1:22,26 And the likeness of the firmament upon the heads of the living creature was as the colour of the terrible crystal, stretched forth over their heads above… Genesis 18:2,17,22,31 And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground, … Genesis 32:24,30 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day… Jump to Previous Appearance Appeared Arch Cherubim Cherubims Cherubs Expanse Firmament Form Head Heads King's Likeness Ones Resembling Sapphire Seat Seemed Something Stone Throne WingedJump to Next Appearance Appeared Arch Cherubim Cherubims Cherubs Expanse Firmament Form Head Heads King's Likeness Ones Resembling Sapphire Seat Seemed Something Stone Throne WingedEzekiel 10 1. The vision of the coals of fire, to be scattered over the city8. The vision of the cherubim Then I looked The phrase "Then I looked" indicates a moment of divine revelation. Ezekiel, a prophet during the Babylonian exile, is granted a vision from God. The Hebrew root for "looked" is "ra'ah," which means to see or perceive. This is not merely a physical act of seeing but a spiritual insight granted by God. It emphasizes the importance of being spiritually attentive to God's revelations. and saw above the expanse that was over the heads of the cherubim something like a throne of sapphire Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And I lookedוָאֶרְאֶ֗ה (wā·’er·’eh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7200: To see and saw וְהִנֵּ֤ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! above אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the expanse, הָרָקִ֙יעַ֙ (hā·rā·qî·a‘) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7549: An expanse, the firmament, visible arch of the sky above עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the heads רֹ֣אשׁ (rōš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7218: The head of the cherubim, הַכְּרֻבִ֔ים (hak·kə·ru·ḇîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3742: Probably an order of angelic beings the likeness דְּמ֣וּת (də·mūṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1823: Resemblance, model, shape, like of a throne כִּסֵּ֑א (kis·sê) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne of sapphire. סַפִּ֔יר (sap·pîr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5601: A gem, the sapphire Links Ezekiel 10:1 NIVEzekiel 10:1 NLT Ezekiel 10:1 ESV Ezekiel 10:1 NASB Ezekiel 10:1 KJV Ezekiel 10:1 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 10:1 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 10:1 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 10:1 French Bible Ezekiel 10:1 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 10:1 Then I looked and see (Ezek. 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