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)

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

26 Above the vault over their heads was what looked like a throne(A) of lapis lazuli,(B) and high above on the throne was a figure like that of a man.(C)

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He was transformed[a] in front of them, and His face shone like the sun. Even His clothes became as white as the light.(A)

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  1. Matthew 17:2 Or transfigured

There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light.

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and the One seated[a] looked like jasper[b] and carnelian[c] stone. A rainbow that looked like an emerald surrounded the throne.

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  1. Revelation 4:3 Other mss omit and the One seated
  2. Revelation 4:3 A precious stone
  3. Revelation 4:3 A translucent red gem

And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper(A) and ruby.(B) A rainbow(C) that shone like an emerald(D) encircled the throne.

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