Revelation 4:6

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September 18, 2025

KJV

And before the throne [there was] a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, [were] four beasts full of eyes before and behind.

BSB

And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back.

WEB

Before the throne was something like a sea of glass, similar to crystal. In the midst of the throne, and around the throne were four living creatures full of eyes before and behind.

YLT

and before the throne is a sea of glass like to crystal, and in the midst of the throne, and round the throne, are four living creatures, full of eyes before and behind;

F.O.G Original

(6) Before the throne, like a sea of glass as crystal and in the middle of the throne and encircling the throne, 24 living creatures being full of eyes, front and back.

F.O.G

(6) Before the throne, like a sea of glass as crystal and in the middle of the throne and encircling the throne, 24 living creatures being full of eyes, front and back.

F.O.G MSG

⁶Also in front of the throne was what looked like a sea of glass, clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creaturesᵈ covered with eyes, both in front and in back.

Footnotes:

⁶ᵈ Four living creatures: These are powerful angelic beings (similar to the cherubim in Ezekiel) who serve as guardians of God’s throne. Their four faces represent all of creation: wild animals (lion), domestic animals (ox), humanity (human face), and birds (eagle).