GOD'S WORD® Translation
Something like a dome was spread over the heads of the living creatures. It looked like dazzling crystal.
Good News Translation
Above the heads of the creatures there was something that looked like a dome made of dazzling crystal.
In the Bible, Ezekiel 1:22-28 describes a vision of living creatures under a dome. The creatures have wings that stretch out toward each other and cover their bodies.
Ezekiel 1.26 CEB - Above the dome over their heads, there
Above the dome over their heads, there appeared something like lapis lazuli in the form of a throne. Above the form of the throne there was a form.
Something like a dome was spread over the heads of the living creatures. It looked like dazzling crystal.
Good News Translation
Above the heads of the creatures there was something that looked like a dome made of dazzling crystal.
In the Bible, Ezekiel 1:22-28 describes a vision of living creatures under a dome. The creatures have wings that stretch out toward each other and cover their bodies.
Ezekiel 1.26 CEB - Above the dome over their heads, there
Above the dome over their heads, there appeared something like lapis lazuli in the form of a throne. Above the form of the throne there was a form.
What does Ezekiel see?
- A dome that sparkles like ice and is frightening
- A sky that looks like crystal
- A throne that looks like a sapphire gem
- A shape like a human on the throne
- A brightness around the throne that looks like a rainbow in the clouds on a rainy day
What does Ezekiel hear?
- The sound of the creatures' wings, like the roaring of the sea
- A voice from above the dome
What does this vision mean?
- Ezekiel's vision of the four living creatures may represent cherubim, who are God's throne bearers
- Ezekiel's vision may symbolize that God is in charge and enthroned in heaven
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