And above the firmament that [was] over their heads [was] the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone: and upon the likeness of the throne [was] the likeness as the appearance of a man above upon it.
Ver. 26. And above the firmament.] See on Ezekiel 1:22 .
Was the likeness of a throne.] Far beyond that of Solomon. 1Ki 10:18-19 That was of ivory, but this of sapphire; that had a rich canopy over it, but this the azured sky under it; see Exo 24:10 all to set forth Christ's kingly dignity and surpassing majesty.
And upon the likeness.] All was but likeness and appearance, because all was visional here.
As the appearance of a man.] This was the man Christ Jesus, and this is the last and best part of the vision - viz., Christ set by his Father in super celestial places, far above all principality and power, &c. Eph 1:20-21 One of Augustine's wishes was to have seen Christ on earth. Bede comes after, and wisheth rather to have seen Christ in his glory, and on his heavenly throne.