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.
Cross-reference
In Ezekiel 1:22, the firmament is first described — verse 26 then sets the throne above it within the same vision.
In Ezekiel 10:1, the sapphire throne above the cherubim is seen again — a nearly identical vision of God's glory.
Ezekiel 8:2 depicts a similar human-like figure with fire, continuing the same visionary imagery from Ezekiel 1.
Ezekiel 8:4 recalls the same vision of God's glory, confirming the throne appearance seen earlier.
Ezekiel 43:7 describes God's throne in the future temple, echoing the throne imagery from the vision.
Daniel 7:14 gives the Son of Man everlasting dominion, directly paralleling the exalted rule of the man-like figure on the throne in Ezekiel.
Hebrews 8:1 places Christ as high priest at the throne's right hand, echoing the heavenly throne scene in Ezekiel.
Hebrews 1:8 directly identifies the throne's occupant as the eternal Son, fulfilling the vision of a man on the sapphire throne.
Hebrews 12:2 shows Jesus seated at God's throne after the cross, realizing the man on the throne in Ezekiel.
Philippians 2:10 says every knee bows to Jesus, reflecting the universal homage due to the one on the throne in Ezekiel.
Philippians 2:9 describes Christ's exaltation above every name, paralleling the elevated throne of the man-like figure.
Ephesians 1:22 declares Christ head over all things, echoing the universal authority symbolized by the throne above the firmament.
In Ephesians 1:21, Christ is seated far above all rule and authority, mirroring the exalted throne above the firmament in Ezekiel's vision.
1 Peter 3:22 places Christ at God's right hand with all powers subject, similar to the sovereign figure on the throne.
In Revelation 1:13, the 'one like a son of man' echoes Ezekiel's human-like figure on the throne, identifying Jesus as the divine figure seen by Ezekiel.
In Matthew 28:18, Christ claims all authority in heaven and earth — Ezekiel's vision of a human figure on the throne prefigures Christ's exaltation.
Revelation 4:2 describes John's similar vision of a throne in heaven, directly echoing Ezekiel's throne scene.
Revelation 5:13 worships the one on the throne and the Lamb, identifying the man in Ezekiel as the glorified Christ.
Revelation 14:14 depicts 'one like a son of man' seated on a cloud, directly echoing the throne vision and divine figure in Ezekiel.
Daniel 7:9 depicts the Ancient of Days on a fiery throne, a parallel theophany to the throne and man-like figure in Ezekiel.
Isaiah 6:1 shows the Lord seated on a high throne, a parallel vision to Ezekiel's throne scene with the appearance of a man.
Psalm 45:6 proclaims God's eternal throne, directly parallel to the sapphire throne and the divine figure in Ezekiel.
Exodus 24:10 describes a sapphire pavement under God's feet, directly paralleling the sapphire throne in Ezekiel's vision.
1 Kings 22:19 also portrays the LORD sitting on His throne with heavenly hosts, closely paralleling Ezekiel's vision of God's throne.
Acts 7:55 shows Stephen seeing Jesus (Son of Man) standing at God's right hand, fulfilling the throne vision.
Daniel 7:13 depicts a 'son of man' approaching the Ancient of Days, mirroring Ezekiel's human-like figure on a throne.
Revelation 4:3 uses gemstone imagery for the one on the throne, paralleling Ezekiel's sapphire throne and man's appearance.
Colossians 1:15 calls Christ the image of the invisible God, connecting to the visible figure on the throne.
Revelation 3:21 shares the throne imagery—Christ sits with the Father on His throne, fulfilling the heavenly throne Ezekiel saw.
Zechariah 6:13 expands the throne figure as a priest-king building the temple, connecting to the man on the throne in Ezekiel.
Daniel 7:10 shows the fiery stream and countless attendants before the throne, similar to the heavenly setting in Ezekiel's vision.
Revelation 20:11 presents the great white throne of judgment, expanding Ezekiel's throne vision into a scene of final authority.
John 1:18 says no one has seen God, contrasting with Ezekiel's vision of a human-like figure on the throne.