Revelation 4:3
“And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper,.... For the brightness, glory, and majesty of his countenance, and for…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And he that sat was to look upon - Was in appearance; or, as I looked upon him, this seemed to be his appearance. He…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And he that sat - There is here no description of the Divine Being, so as to point out any similitude, shape, or…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Revelation 4:1-7
We have here an account of a second vision with which the apostle John was favoured: After this, that is, not only…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
a jasper and a sardine stone Our jasper, a stone the colour of which varies between red, green and yellow, does not seem…
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