Ezekiel 10:1

Then I looked, and, behold, in the firmament that was above the head of the cherubims there appeared over them as it were a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne.

Cross-reference

Ezekiel 10:20 Historical context

In Ezekiel 10:20, the prophet identifies the living creatures as cherubim, clarifying the vision of the throne above them in v.1.

Ezekiel 1:22-26 describes the same throne and expanse from the earlier vision, now reappearing.

In Ezekiel 1:26, the same sapphire throne appears above the firmament—this verse repeats that vision with cherubim present.

Ezekiel 11:22 Historical context

In Ezekiel 11:22, the cherubim lift their wings and God's glory departs — continuing the same vision from chapter 10.

Ezekiel 8:4 Parallel

Ezekiel 8:4 identifies the same glory of God seen earlier, confirming the continuity of the visionary throne scene.

Ezekiel 43:3 directly recalls this vision of God's glory, linking the departure and return of the divine presence.

Ezekiel 43:7 declares the temple as God's throne, echoing the throne imagery seen above the cherubim here.

Exodus 24:10 describes a sapphire pavement under God's feet, matching the sapphire-like throne appearance here.

Psalm 18:10 Parallel

In Psalm 18:10, God rides on a cherub — an image of divine mobility that parallels Ezekiel's cherubim-borne throne.

Psalm 68:17 Parallel

In Psalm 68:17, God's chariots are thousands of angels — similar to the cherubim chariot Ezekiel sees under God's throne.

John 1:18 Parallel

John 1:18 asserts no one has seen God — highlighting that Ezekiel's vision is a mediated revelation, not direct sight.

In Revelation 4:2, John also sees a throne in heaven — a direct parallel to Ezekiel's vision of a sapphire throne above the cherubim.

In Revelation 4:3, precious stones (jasper, sardine) around the throne echo the sapphire stone in Ezekiel's vision of God's throne.

Exodus 37:9 Typology

Exodus 37:9 depicts cherubim over the mercy seat — a typological pattern of God's throne fulfilled in Ezekiel's heavenly vision.

Psalm 99:1 Parallel

Psalm 99:1 declares God enthroned upon cherubim — directly matching Ezekiel's vision of the throne above the cherubim.

Isaiah 6:1 Parallel

Isaiah 6:1 describes Isaiah's vision of the Lord on a throne — a parallel theophany to Ezekiel's sapphire throne vision.