Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and ruby. A rainbow that shone like an emerald encircled the throne. New Living Translation The one sitting on the throne was as brilliant as gemstones—like jasper and carnelian. And the glow of an emerald circled his throne like a rainbow. English Standard Version And he who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian, and around the throne was a rainbow that had the appearance of an emerald. Berean Standard Bible The One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow that gleamed like an emerald encircled the throne. Berean Literal Bible and the One sitting, in appearance was like jasper and carnelian stone. And a rainbow was around the throne, in appearance like an emerald. King James Bible And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald. New King James Version And He who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius stone in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like an emerald. New American Standard Bible And He who was sitting was like a jasper stone and a sardius in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, like an emerald in appearance. NASB 1995 And He who was sitting was like a jasper stone and a sardius in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, like an emerald in appearance. NASB 1977 And He who was sitting was like a jasper stone and a sardius in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, like an emerald in appearance. Legacy Standard Bible And He who was sitting was like a jasper stone and a sardius in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, like an emerald in appearance. Amplified Bible And He who sat there appeared like [the crystalline sparkle of] a jasper stone and [the fiery redness of] a sardius stone, and encircling the throne there was a rainbow that looked like [the color of an] emerald. Christian Standard Bible The one seated there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian stone. A rainbow that had the appearance of an emerald surrounded the throne. Holman Christian Standard Bible and the One seated looked like jasper and carnelian stone. A rainbow that looked like an emerald surrounded the throne. American Standard Version and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, like an emerald to look upon. Contemporary English Version The one who was sitting there sparkled like precious stones of jasper and carnelian. A rainbow that looked like an emerald surrounded the throne. English Revised Version and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, like an emerald to look upon. GOD'S WORD® Translation The one sitting there looked like gray quartz and red quartz. There was a rainbow around the throne which looked like an emerald. Good News Translation His face gleamed like such precious stones as jasper and carnelian, and all around the throne there was a rainbow the color of an emerald. International Standard Version The person sitting there looked like jasper and carnelian, and there was a rainbow around the throne that looked like an emerald. Majority Standard Bible The One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow that gleamed like an emerald encircled the throne. NET Bible And the one seated on it was like jasper and carnelian in appearance, and a rainbow looking like it was made of emerald encircled the throne. New Heart English Bible And the one who sat there looked like a jasper stone and a sardius. There was a rainbow around the throne, like an emerald to look at. Webster's Bible Translation And he that sat was in appearance like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow around the throne in sight like an emerald. Weymouth New Testament The appearance of Him who sat there was like jasper or sard; and encircling the throne was a rainbow, in appearance like an emerald. World English Bible that looked like a jasper stone and a sardius. There was a rainbow around the throne, like an emerald to look at. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand He who is sitting was in appearance like a stone, jasper and sardine: and a rainbow was around the throne in appearance like an emerald. Berean Literal Bible and the One sitting, in appearance was like jasper and carnelian stone. And a rainbow was around the throne, in appearance like an emerald. Young's Literal Translation and He who is sitting was in sight like a stone, jasper and sardine: and a rainbow was round the throne in sight like an emerald. Smith's Literal Translation And he sitting was like the vision to a jasper stone and a sardine; and a rainbow round about the throne, like the vision to an emerald. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he that sat, was to the sight like the jasper and the sardine stone; and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald. Catholic Public Domain Version And the One who was sitting there was similar in appearance to a stone of jasper and sardius. And there was an iridescence surrounding the throne, in aspect similar to an emerald. New American Bible one whose appearance sparkled like jasper and carnelian. Around the throne was a halo as brilliant as an emerald. New Revised Standard Version And the one seated there looks like jasper and carnelian, and around the throne is a rainbow that looks like an emerald. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he who sat resembled a stone of jasper and sardonyx and round about the throne was a rainbow resembling emeralds. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he who sat was as the likeness of the appearance of Jasper red quartz stone and of red and white Sardius, and a rainbow of the clouds which encircled the throne was like the appearance of an emerald; NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand he that sat was, in appearance, like a jasper and sardine-stone: and there was round about the throne a rainbow, in appearance like an emerald. Godbey New Testament and the one sitting was in appearance like unto a jasper and a sardius stone: and a rainbow was around about the throne, in appearance like unto an emerald. Haweis New Testament And he that sat was in appearance like a stone of jasper and sardine: and a rainbow encircled the throne, like in hue to an emerald. Mace New Testament he that sat, appear'd to the sight, like a jasper, and a sardine stone: and there was an arch like a rain-bow, round about the throne, which had the appearance of an emerald. Weymouth New Testament The appearance of Him who sat there was like jasper or sard; and encircling the throne was a rainbow, in appearance like an emerald. Worrell New Testament and He Who was sitting was, in appearance, like a jasper stone and a sardius; there was a rainbow round about the throne, in appearance, like an emerald; Worsley New Testament And He that sat upon it, was to look at like a jasper and a sardine stone, and there was a rainbow round the throne like the appearance of an emerald. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Throne in Heaven…2At once I was in the Spirit, and I saw a throne standing in heaven, with someone seated on it. 3 The One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow that gleamed like an emerald encircled the throne. 4Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and on these thrones sat twenty-four elders dressed in white, with golden crowns on their heads.… Cross References Ezekiel 1:26-28 Above the expanse over their heads was the likeness of a throne with the appearance of sapphire, and on the throne high above was a figure like that of a man. / From what seemed to be His waist up, I saw a gleam like amber, with what looked like fire within it all around. And from what seemed to be His waist down, I saw what looked like fire; and brilliant light surrounded Him. / The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking. 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. 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.” ... 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. Ezekiel 10:1 And I looked and saw above the expanse, above the heads of the cherubim, the likeness of a throne of sapphire. Exodus 28:17-21 And mount on it a setting of gemstones, four rows of stones: In the first row there shall be a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald; / in the second row a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond; / in the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; ... Isaiah 54:11-12 “O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires. / I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. Ezekiel 1:4-5 I looked and saw a whirlwind coming from the north, a great cloud with fire flashing back and forth and brilliant light all around it. In the center of the fire was a gleam like amber, / and within it was the form of four living creatures. And this was their appearance: They had a human form, Ezekiel 1:22 Spread out above the heads of the living creatures was the likeness of an awesome expanse, gleaming like crystal. Ezekiel 1:16 The workmanship of the wheels looked like the gleam of beryl, and all four had the same likeness. Their workmanship looked like a wheel within a wheel. Ezekiel 1:18 Their rims were high and awesome, and all four rims were full of eyes all around. Ezekiel 1:27 From what seemed to be His waist up, I saw a gleam like amber, with what looked like fire within it all around. And from what seemed to be His waist down, I saw what looked like fire; and brilliant light surrounded Him. Ezekiel 10:9 Then I looked and saw four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub. And the wheels gleamed like a beryl stone. Ezekiel 10:12 Their entire bodies, including their backs, hands, and wings, were full of eyes all around, as were their four wheels. Ezekiel 10:19-20 As I watched, the cherubim lifted their wings and rose up from the ground, with the wheels beside them as they went. And they stopped at the entrance of the east gate of the house of the LORD, with the glory of the God of Israel above them. / These were the living creatures I had seen beneath the God of Israel by the River Kebar, and I knew that they were cherubim. Treasury of Scripture And he that sat was to look on like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like to an emerald. like a. Revelation 21:11,19,20 Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; … 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. Ezekiel 1:26 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. a rainbow. Revelation 10:1 And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire: Genesis 9:13-16 I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth… Isaiah 54:9,10 For this is as the waters of Noah unto me: for as I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee… like unto. Revelation 21:19 And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald; Exodus 28:18 And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond. Exodus 39:11 And the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond. Jump to Previous Appearance Appeared Arch Carnelian Emerald Encircled Encircling Eyes High Jasper Light Rainbow Resembling Round Sardius Sat Seat Sight Sitting Stone ThroneJump to Next Appearance Appeared Arch Carnelian Emerald Encircled Encircling Eyes High Jasper Light Rainbow Resembling Round Sardius Sat Seat Sight Sitting Stone ThroneRevelation 4 1. John sees the throne of God in heaven.4. The twenty-four elders. 6. The four beasts full of eyes before and behind. 10. The elders lay down their crowns, and worship him who sat on the throne. The One seated there This phrase refers to God Himself, seated on the throne in heaven. The imagery of God seated on a throne is a powerful symbol of His sovereignty and authority over all creation. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a throne was a symbol of power and kingship. The Greek word used here, "καθήμενος" (kathēmenos), emphasizes the continuous and eternal reign of God. This depiction assures believers of God's unchanging rule and His ultimate control over the events of history. looked like jasper and carnelian a rainbow that gleamed like an emerald encircled the throne (1) the Persian sered, yellowish red; (2) Sardis, as the first place of its discovery; (3) while carnelian is connected with carneus, as being of the colour of raw flesh. But . . . Greek The [One]ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. seated there καθήμενος (kathēmenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2521: To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside. looked ὁράσει (horasei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3706: A sight, vision, appearance. From horao; the act of gazing, i.e. an aspect or an inspired appearance. like ὅμοιος (homoios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3664: Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. From the base of homou; similar. jasper ἰάσπιδι (iaspidi) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 2393: Jasper; a precious stone. Probably of foreign origin; 'jasper', a gem. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. ruby, σαρδίῳ (sardiō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 4556: Carnelian, a precious stone. Properly, an adjective from an uncertain base; sardian, i.e. the gem so called. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. a rainbow ἶρις (iris) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 2463: A rainbow or halo. Perhaps from ereo; a rainbow. that gleamed ὁράσει (horasei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3706: A sight, vision, appearance. From horao; the act of gazing, i.e. an aspect or an inspired appearance. like ὅμοιος (homoios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3664: Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. From the base of homou; similar. an emerald σμαραγδίνῳ (smaragdinō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 4664: Made of emerald, emerald-green. From smaragdos; consisting of emerald. encircled κυκλόθεν (kyklothen) Preposition Strong's 2943: In a circle round, round about. Adverb from the same as kukloi; from the circle, i.e. All around. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. throne. θρόνου (thronou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2362: From thrao; a stately seat; by implication, power or a potentate. 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