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Revelation 4:3

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Revelation 4:3

3And 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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DEFINED WORDS

Revelation 4:3

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

look

To direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

like

Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely; or, as a verb, to please.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

jasper

A precious stone named in the breastplate and other KJV descriptions; the entry does not impose a disputed modern mineral identification.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

stone

A piece or mass of rock; also to strike or kill with stones, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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rainbow

The bow-like appearance described around the throne or upon the angel.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

about

Around, concerning, near, or engaged in; on every side or approximately, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sight

The act or power of seeing; something seen; a view, appearance, or presence, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

emerald

A precious stone named in the breastplate and other KJV descriptions; the entry does not impose a disputed modern mineral identification.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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  1. Ezekiel 1:28
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  2. Genesis 9:13–16
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  3. Revelation 21:11
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  4. Revelation 10:1
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