Ezekiel 1:26

“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.”

"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
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What does Ezekiel 1:26 mean?

Ezekiel 1:26 (KJV) states: "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." This verse comes from the book of…

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The Majesty Above: A Vision of Divine Authority

The book of Ezekiel transports us into a realm where the heavenly meets the terrestrial, where God’s glory and sovereignty break into human understanding. In Ezekiel 1:26, we encounter a moment of divine revelation that challenges our perception of authority, majesty, and the…

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A Prayer for Divine Revelation and Understanding

Heavenly Father, As I approach Your throne of grace, I come with a spirit of awe and reverence, pondering the profound mystery presented in Ezekiel 1:26, which declares, "And above the firmament that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a…

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Ezekiel 1:26 - "¶ 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."
"And above the firmament over their heads was the likeness of a throne, in appearance like a sapphire stone; on the likeness of the throne was a likeness with the appearance of a man high above it." (Ezekiel 1:26)
"And above the firmament over their heads was the likeness of a throne, in appearance like a sapphire stone; on the likeness of the throne was a likeness with the appearance of a man high above it." (Ezekiel 1:26)
"And above the firmament over their heads was the likeness of a throne, in appearance like a sapphire stone; on the likeness of the throne was a likeness with the appearance of a man high above it." (Ezekiel 1:26)
"And above the firmament over their heads was the likeness of a throne, in appearance like a sapphire stone; on the likeness of the throne was a likeness with the appearance of a man high above it." (Ezekiel 1:26)
"And above the firmament over their heads was the likeness of a throne, in appearance like a sapphire stone; on the likeness of the throne was a likeness with the appearance of a man high above it." (Ezekiel 1:26)
"And above the firmament over their heads was the likeness of a throne, in appearance like a sapphire stone; on the likeness of the throne was a likeness with the appearance of a man high above it." (Ezekiel 1:26)
"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. And I saw as the colour of amber, as the appearance of fire round about within it, from the appearance of his loins even upward, and from the appearance of his loins even downward, I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and it had brightness round about. As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so [was] the appearance of the brightness round about. This [was] the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw [it], I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one that spake." - Ezekiel 1:26-28
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Ezekiel 24:26 - "That he that escapeth in that day shall come unto thee, to cause thee to hear it with thine ears?"
Ezekiel 26:13 - "And I will cause the noise of thy songs to cease; and the sound of thy harps shall be no more heard."
Ezekiel 26:6 - "And her daughters which are in the field shall be slain by the sword; and they shall know that I am the LORD."
Ezekiel 23:26 - "They shall also strip thee out of thy clothes, and take away thy fair jewels."
Ezekiel 30:26 - "And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and disperse them among the countries; and they shall know that I am the LORD."
Ezekiel 26:18 - "Now shall the isles tremble in the day of thy fall; yea, the isles that are in the sea shall be troubled at thy departure."
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Ezekiel 26:5 - "It shall be a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of the sea: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD: and it shall become a spoil to the nations."
Ezekiel 26:9 - "And he shall set engines of war against thy walls, and with his axes he shall break down thy towers."
Ezekiel 3:26 - "And I will make thy tongue cleave to the roof of thy mouth, that thou shalt be dumb, and shalt not be to them a reprover: for they are a rebellious house."
Ezekiel 43:26 - "Seven days shall they purge the altar and purify it; and they shall consecrate themselves." The image should not depict explicit or offensive content but be symbolic.
Ezekiel 21:26 - "Thus saith the Lord GOD; Remove the diadem, and take off the crown: this shall not be the same: exalt him that is low, and abase him that is high."
Ezekiel 16:26 - "Thou hast also committed fornication with the Egyptians thy neighbours, great of flesh; and hast increased thy whoredoms, to provoke me to anger."
Ezekiel 41:26 - "And there were narrow windows and palm trees on the one side and on the other side, on the sides of the porch, and upon the side chambers of the house, and thick planks."