And they saw the God of Israel: and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his clearness.
And they saw the God of Israel, and under his feet was something like a pavement made of sapphire stone, as clear and brilliant as the sky itself.
The writer is describing how Moses and the elders witnessed God's magnificent presence, with brilliant sapphire-like pavement beneath his feet that was as clear as the heavens.
📚 Historical Context
This extraordinary vision occurred when Moses, Aaron, and seventy elders of Israel went up Mount Sinai after God gave the Ten Commandments and other laws. This was part of the covenant ceremony between God and Israel, where they confirmed their commitment to follow God's commands. The vision represents one of the most direct encounters with God's presence recorded in the Old Testament.
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