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Ezekiel 1:26 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ezekiel 1:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 1 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Ezekiel 1:26 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 1:26
This verse reaches the vision's climax—the throne of God and the divine figure seated upon it. The progression through firmament, wheels, and living creatures culminates in 'the likeness of a throne' with 'the likeness as the appearance of a man' seated above. The triple hedging ('likeness,' 'appearance,' 'likeness') emphasizes transcendence—this is as close as human language can approach the ineffable. The sapphire throne (eben sappir) echoes Exodus 24:10, where Moses saw God's feet upon a sapphire pavement, connecting this vision to Israel's covenant history. The human-like figure on the thr...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 1:26
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“and see”
“lapis lazuli} stone”
“{Daniel 7:13} clothed with a robe reaching down to his feet”
“and he strengthened me.”
“like the awesome crystal to look on”
“and behold”
“and authority”
“Counselor”
“there was a throne set in heaven”
“and gave to him the name which is above every name;”