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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/10.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/ezekiel/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />I looked, and I saw the likeness of a throne of lapis lazuli above the vault that was over the heads of the cherubim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezekiel/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And I looked and saw above the expanse, above the heads of the cherubim, the likeness of a throne of sapphire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then I looked, and behold, in the expanse that was over the heads of the cherubim <i>something</i> like a sapphire stone, in appearance resembling a throne, appeared above them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezekiel/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I saw the dome that was above the four winged creatures, and on it was the sapphire throne. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />As I looked at the dome over the heads of the angels, I saw something that looked like a throne made of sapphire. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And I looked and saw above the expanse, above the heads of the cherubim, the likeness of a throne of sapphire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />THEN 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />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<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Then I looked, and, behold, over the firmament that was above the head of the cherubs <i>there was</i> a likeness of a throne over them, as a sapphire stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=2009" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/10.htm">God's Glory Exits the Temple</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: wā·’er·’eh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">And I looked</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">and saw</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">above</a> <a href="/hebrew/7549.htm" title="7549: hā·rā·qî·a‘ (Art:: N-ms) -- An extended surface, expanse. From raqa'; properly, an expanse, i.e. The firmament or visible arch of the sky.">the expanse,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">above</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rōš (N-msc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">the heads</a> <a href="/hebrew/3742.htm" title="3742: hak·kə·ru·ḇîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Probably an order of angelic beings. An angelic being.">of the cherubim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1823.htm" title="1823: də·mūṯ (N-fsc) -- Likeness, similitude. From damah; resemblance; concretely, model, shape; adverbially, like.">the likeness</a> <a href="/hebrew/3678.htm" title="3678: kis·sê (N-ms) -- Seat of honor, throne. Or kicceh; from kacah; properly, covered, i.e. A throne.">of a throne</a> <a href="/hebrew/5601.htm" title="5601: sap·pîr (N-ms) -- A sapphire. From caphar; a gem, probably the sapphire.">of sapphire.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4758.htm" title="4758: kə·mar·’êh (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- Sight, appearance, vision. From ra'ah; a view; also an appearance, whether a shape, or a vision."></a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: kə·’e·ḇen (Prep-k:: N-fsc) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: nir·’āh (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>And 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-6.htm">Revelation 4:6-8</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Isaiah 6:1-4</a></span><br />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.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-15.htm">Revelation 1:15</a></span><br />His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9-10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-5.htm">Revelation 15:5-8</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/24-10.htm">Exodus 24:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Revelation 21:18</a></span><br />The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-19.htm">1 Kings 22:19</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-4.htm">Revelation 19:4</a></span><br />And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying: “Amen, Hallelujah!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-15.htm">Isaiah 66:15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-3.htm">Psalm 104:3</a></span><br />laying the beams of His chambers in the waters above, making the clouds His chariot, walking on the wings of the wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-19.htm">Revelation 11:19</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/18-18.htm">2 Chronicles 18:18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-11.htm">Revelation 5:11-12</a></span><br />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!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">I looked</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/21-8.htm">Isaiah 21:8,9</a></b></br> 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: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/habakkuk/2-1.htm">Habakkuk 2:1</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="hdg">in the</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/1-22.htm">Ezekiel 1:22-26</a></b></br> And the likeness of the firmament upon the heads of the living creature <i>was</i> as the colour of the terrible crystal, stretched forth over their heads above… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/24-10.htm">Exodus 24:10</a></b></br> And they saw the God of Israel: and <i>there was</i> under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in <i>his</i> clearness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/4-2.htm">Revelation 4:2,3</a></b></br> And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and <i>one</i> sat on the throne… </p><p class="hdg">above</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/10-20.htm">Ezekiel 10:20</a></b></br> This <i>is</i> the living creature that I saw under the God of Israel by the river of Chebar; and I knew that they <i>were</i> the cherubims.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/11-22.htm">Ezekiel 11:22</a></b></br> Then did the cherubims lift up their wings, and the wheels beside them; and the glory of the God of Israel <i>was</i> over them above.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-10.htm">Psalm 18:10</a></b></br> And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind.</p><p class="hdg">as the</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/1-22.htm">Ezekiel 1:22,26</a></b></br> And the likeness of the firmament upon the heads of the living creature <i>was</i> as the colour of the terrible crystal, stretched forth over their heads above… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/18-2.htm">Genesis 18:2,17,22,31</a></b></br> And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw <i>them</i>, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/32-24.htm">Genesis 32:24,30</a></b></br> And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/8-4.htm">Appearance</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-2.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-26.htm">Arch</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-3.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-16.htm">Cherubims</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-16.htm">Cherubs</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-26.htm">Expanse</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-26.htm">Firmament</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-10.htm">Form</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-10.htm">Head</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-10.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-26.htm">King's</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-2.htm">Likeness</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-3.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-26.htm">Resembling</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-26.htm">Sapphire</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-3.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-27.htm">Seemed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-27.htm">Something</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-9.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-26.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-3.htm">Winged</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/10-9.htm">Appearance</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-8.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-24.htm">Arch</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-2.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-2.htm">Cherubims</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-3.htm">Cherubs</a> <a href="/daniel/12-3.htm">Expanse</a> <a href="/daniel/12-3.htm">Firmament</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-8.htm">Form</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-11.htm">Head</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-21.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-13.htm">King's</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-10.htm">Likeness</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-3.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/ezekiel/41-21.htm">Resembling</a> <a href="/ezekiel/28-13.htm">Sapphire</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-41.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-10.htm">Seemed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/15-5.htm">Something</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-9.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/ezekiel/43-7.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-3.htm">Winged</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/10-1.htm">The vision of the coals of fire, to be scattered over the city</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/10-8.htm">The vision of the cherubim</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Ezekiel is often referred to as a "watchman" (<a href="/ezekiel/3-17.htm">Ezekiel 3:17</a>), emphasizing his role in observing and conveying God's messages to the people of Israel. His visions are a crucial part of his prophetic ministry, providing insight into divine realities.<p><b>and saw above the expanse</b><br>The "expanse" refers to the firmament or sky, reminiscent of the creation account in <a href="/genesis/1-6.htm">Genesis 1:6-8</a>. In Ezekiel's vision, the expanse signifies a separation between the earthly realm and the divine, highlighting the transcendence of God. This imagery is consistent with other biblical visions, such as in <a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9-10</a>, where the heavenly court is depicted.<p><b>above the heads of the cherubim</b><br>Cherubim are angelic beings associated with the presence and glory of God. They are first mentioned in <a href="/genesis/3-24.htm">Genesis 3:24</a>, guarding the way to the Tree of Life. In the context of the temple, cherubim are depicted as guardians of the divine presence (<a href="/exodus/25-18.htm">Exodus 25:18-22</a>). Ezekiel's vision emphasizes the cherubim's role in supporting the divine throne, symbolizing God's majesty and holiness.<p><b>the likeness of a throne</b><br>The throne represents God's sovereign rule and authority. In biblical visions, the throne is a central element, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/6.htm">Isaiah 6:1</a> and <a href="/revelation/4-2.htm">Revelation 4:2</a>. The "likeness" suggests that Ezekiel is witnessing a representation of divine reality, emphasizing the mystery and majesty of God's presence.<p><b>of sapphire</b><br>Sapphire is a precious stone often associated with divine beauty and purity. In <a href="/exodus/24-10.htm">Exodus 24:10</a>, the pavement under God's feet is described as being like sapphire, indicating the glory and holiness of God's presence. The use of sapphire in Ezekiel's vision underscores the splendor and transcendence of the divine throne, pointing to the incomparable nature of God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a></b><br>The prophet and priest who is the author of the book. He is in exile in Babylon and receives visions from God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/cherubim.htm">Cherubim</a></b><br>Angelic beings associated with the presence and glory of God. In Ezekiel's vision, they are seen as part of the divine chariot.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/expanse.htm">Expanse</a></b><br>The firmament or sky above the cherubim, symbolizing the separation between the divine and earthly realms.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/sapphire_stone.htm">Sapphire Stone</a></b><br>A precious stone, often associated with divine presence and authority. In this vision, it resembles a throne, indicating God's sovereignty.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/throne.htm">Throne</a></b><br>Represents God's authority and rule. The appearance of the throne above the cherubim signifies God's supreme power and presence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The vision of the throne above the cherubim reminds us of God's ultimate authority over all creation. We are called to trust in His sovereign will, even when circumstances seem uncertain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_presence.htm">Divine Presence</a></b><br>The sapphire stone and the throne symbolize God's holy presence. As believers, we are invited to seek and dwell in His presence through prayer and worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_reverence.htm">Holiness and Reverence</a></b><br>The imagery of the cherubim and the throne calls us to approach God with reverence and awe, recognizing His holiness and majesty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/vision_and_obedience.htm">Vision and Obedience</a></b><br>Ezekiel's vision encourages us to be attentive to God's revelations in our lives and to respond with obedience and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heavenly_perspective.htm">Heavenly Perspective</a></b><br>The expanse above the cherubim serves as a reminder to maintain a heavenly perspective, focusing on eternal truths rather than temporary earthly concerns.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_ezekiel_10's_imagery_relate_to_babylon.htm">How does the intricate temple imagery in Ezekiel 10 relate to known architecture and practices during the Babylonian captivity? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/types_of_angels.htm">What are the different types of angels?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_2_samuel_22_align_with_science.htm">(2 Samuel 22:10–11) How can the description of the heavens bending, God descending, and riding a cherub be reconciled with modern scientific understanding?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_'eyes_on_wheels'_fit_science.htm">In Ezekiel 10:12, how can “eyes all around” on the wheels align with any natural or scientific explanation? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezekiel/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) <span class= "bld">As it were a sapphire stone.</span>--Comp. <a href="/ezekiel/1-26.htm" title="And above the firmament that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone: and on the likeness of the throne was the likeness as the appearance of a man above on it.">Ezekiel 1:26</a>. No mention is here made of a being upon the throne, but it is implied by the "he spake" of the following verse. The word <span class= "ital">cherubim </span>corresponds throughout this chapter to the <span class= "ital">living creatures </span>of Ezekiel 1.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 1, 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then I looked,</span> etc. There follows on the work of judgment another theophany, like that of <a href="/ezekiel/1-15.htm">Ezekiel 1:15-28</a>. In the "expanse," or firmament, like the "terrible crystal," there is seen as before the likeness of a sapphire throne (see <a href="/ezekiel/1-26.htm">Ezekiel 1:26</a>, note). The form of <span class="cmt_word">the man</span> who is the manifestation of Jehovah is implied, though not named. It is he who speaks to the captain of the six ministers of vengeance, himself the seventh, and bids him go in beneath the "whirling wheels" that are beneath the cherub (collective singular, as in <a href="/ezekiel/9-9.htm">Ezekiel 9:9</a>), and fill his hands with <span class="cmt_word">coals of fire</span> (<a href="/ezekiel/1-13.htm">Ezekiel 1:13</a>), and scatter them over the city, as the symbol of its doom. We are reminded of Isaiah's vision (<a href="/isaiah/6-6.htm">Isaiah 6:6</a>); but there the work of the fire was to purify, here simply to destroy. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Vers 3, 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Now the cherubim stood,</span> etc. The position of the cherubim is defined, with a vivid distinctness of detail, which once more reminds us of Dante. They had been standing on the right, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the southern side of the sanctuary. What follows is probably a reproduction of the change of positions described in <a href="/ezekiel/9-3.htm">Ezekiel 9:3</a>, and the verbs should be taken, therefore, as pluperfects. The cloud of glory, as in <a href="/1_kings/8-10.htm">1 Kings 8:10, 11</a> and <a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Isaiah 6:1, 2</a>, the Shechinah, that was the taken of the Divine presence, filled the court, but the glory itself had moved to the threshold at the first stage of its departure. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And I looked</span><br /><span class="heb">וָאֶרְאֶ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’er·’eh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and saw</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִנֵּ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">above</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the expanse,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרָקִ֙יעַ֙</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rā·qî·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7549.htm">Strong's 7549: </a> </span><span class="str2">An expanse, the firmament, visible arch of the sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">above</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the heads</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹ֣אשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(rōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the cherubim,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכְּרֻבִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kə·ru·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3742.htm">Strong's 3742: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably an order of angelic beings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the likeness</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּמ֣וּת</span> <span class="translit">(də·mūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1823.htm">Strong's 1823: </a> </span><span class="str2">Resemblance, model, shape, like</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of a throne</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּסֵּ֑א</span> <span class="translit">(kis·sê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seat of honor, throne</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of sapphire.</span><br /><span class="heb">סַפִּ֔יר</span> <span class="translit">(sap·pîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5601.htm">Strong's 5601: </a> </span><span class="str2">A gem, the sapphire</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Ezekiel 10:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Ezekiel 10:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Ezekiel 10:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Ezekiel 10:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Ezekiel 10:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Ezekiel 10:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Ezekiel 10:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Ezekiel 10:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Ezekiel 10:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Ezekiel 10:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/10-1.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 10:1 Then I looked and see (Ezek. 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