Ezekiel 1:26–2:1

²⁶Something like a throne with the appearance of lapis lazuli was above the expanse over their heads.^ah On the throne, high above, was someone who looked like a human.^{ai 27}From what seemed to be his waist up, I saw a gleam like amber, with what looked like fire enclosing it all around.^aj From what seemed to be his waist down, I also saw what looked like fire. There was a brilliant light all around him. ²⁸The appearance of the brilliant light all around was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day.^ak This was the appearance of the likeness of the Lord’s glory.^al When I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking.^am

MISSION TO REBELLIOUS ISRAEL

2He said to me, “Son of man, stand up on your feet^a and I will speak with you.”