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Ezekiel 1:22 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Ezekiel 1:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 1 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Ezekiel 1:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 1:22
The "firmament" (Hebrew raqia, רָקִיעַ) above the cherubim evokes Genesis 1:6-8, connecting creation with God's throne room. The "terrible crystal" conveys awesome, fearful beauty—transparent yet solid, revealing yet separating. This imagery teaches that creation itself reflects God's throne design; the visible cosmos mirrors invisible realities. The Reformed emphasis on God's covenant lordship over creation finds expression here: earth's order derives from heaven's throne, and nature's laws flow from God's character. The terrifying beauty warns against casual familiarity with the Holy One.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 1:22
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“and see”
“as the appearance of a sapphire{or”
“similar to crystal. In the midst of the throne”
“like an emerald to look at.”
“as if it was a jasper stone”
“lapis lazuli} stone”
“Fair weather cometh out of the north: with God is terrible majesty.”