Ezekiel 1:26 reveals that above this crystal expanse is a throne with the likeness of a man, building directly on the vision here.

Ezekiel 10:1 repeats the vision: above the cherubim's expanse appears a sapphire throne, echoing this crystal firmament.

In Ezekiel 10:20, the same living creatures are identified as cherubim — clarifying the beings under the expanse described here.

Revelation 4:6 shows a sea of glass like crystal before the throne, directly echoing the crystal expanse above the cherubim here.

Exodus 24:10 describes a sapphire pavement under God's feet, like the crystal expanse here—both depict a heavenly platform.