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
In the book of Exodus, this verse describes a pivotal moment at Mount Sinai where Moses, Aaron, and seventy elders of Israel ascended the mountain after the people had agreed to God's covenant. There, they beheld a vision of God, including a description of a sapphire-like pavement under His feet, which symbolized His divine glory and the heavenly realm. This event highlights the rare and sacred nature of human encounters with God in the Old Testament, emphasizing His holiness and the covenant relationship.
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