Ezekiel 1:22 BSB — MannaFest

Ezekiel 1:22

Spread out above the heads of the living creatures was the likeness of an awesome expanse, gleaming like crystal.

BSB

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ASV

And over the head of the living creature there was the likeness of a firmament, like the terrible crystal to look upon, stretched forth over their heads above.

KJV

And the likeness of the firmament upon the heads of the living creature was as the colour of the terrible crystal, stretched forth over their heads above.

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Commentary

3 voices

John Gill

1697–1771

Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)

And the likeness of the firmament upon the heads of the living creature,.... This was not a real firmament, but the likeness of one; it was like the firmament which God created on the second day, which divided between the waters above and below, and which he called Heaven; and is no other than the airy and starry heavens.

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The Puritans and the Awakening1 voice

John Wesley

1703–1791

Explanatory Notes upon the Old Testament (1765)

Likeness - The appearance or resemblance. As crystal - For splendour, purity, and solidity, all that was above these creatures and wheels was beautiful and very majestic, and 'tis therefore called terrible, because it impressed a veneration upon the mind of the beholders.

The Nineteenth Century1 voice

Adam Clarke

1762–1832

Commentary on the Bible (1832)

The color of the terrible crystal - Like a crystal, well cut and well polished, with various faces, by which rays of light were refracted, assuming either a variety of prismatic colors, or an insufferably brilliant splendor. This seems to be the meaning of the terrible crystal. Newcome translates, fearful ice. The common translation is preferable.

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Original language & word study

12 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
וּדְמ֞וּת	u.de.Mut	and a likeness	H1823 →
עַל־	'al-	[was] above	H5921 →
רָאשֵׁ֤י	ra.Shei	[the] heads of	H7218 →
הַחַיָּה֙	ha.chai.Yah	the living creature	H2416 →
רָקִ֔יעַ	ra.Ki.a'	an expanse	H7549 →
כְּעֵ֖ין	ke.'Ein	like [the] appearance of	H5869 →
הַקֶּ֣רַח	ha.Ke.rach	<the> frost	H7140 →
הַנּוֹרָ֑א	ha.no.Ra'	<the> awesome	H3372 →
נָט֥וּי	na.Tui	spread out	H5186 →
עַל־	'al-	above	H5921 →
רָאשֵׁיהֶ֖ם	ra.shei.Hem	heads their	H7218 →
מִלְמָֽעְלָה׃	mil.Ma.'e.lah	from to above <towards>	H4605 →

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Where the connections lead

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Revelation 4:3
The One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow that gleamed like an emerald encircled the throne.
leads to
- Ezekiel 1:28
  The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the…
- Genesis 9:13–16
  I have set My rainbow in the clouds, and it will be a sign of the covenant between Me and the earth.
- Revelation 21:11
  shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal.
Through
Ezekiel 1:26
Above the expanse over their heads was the likeness of a throne with the appearance of sapphire, and on the throne high above was a figure like that of a man.
leads to
- Ezekiel 10:1
  And I looked and saw above the expanse, above the heads of the cherubim, the likeness of a throne of sapphire.
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
- Exodus 24:10
  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.
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
- Revelation 1:13
  and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
Through
Revelation 4:6
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.
leads to
- Revelation 15:2
  And I saw something like a sea of glass mixed with fire, beside which stood those who had conquered the beast and its image and the number of its name. They were holding harps…
- Revelation 5:6
  Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven…

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06About Ezekiel

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Where the connections lead

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About Ezekiel