Ezekiel, one of the major prophets in the Hebrew Bible, provides some of the most vivid and symbolic descriptions of God—particularly in his visions. The most iconic and detailed description appears in Ezekiel Chapter 1, where he recounts a vision of God's glory:

1. The Vision of the Chariot (Ezekiel 1:4–28)

Ezekiel sees a stormy wind coming out of the north, a great cloud with fire flashing continuously and a bright light around it. Within the fire, he sees four living creatures, later identified as cherubim:

Each creature had four faces (human, lion, ox, and eagle) and four wings.

Their appearance was “like burning coals of fire,” and they moved “like flashes of lightning.”

Beside each creature was a wheel within a wheel, which moved in any direction without turning.

Over the heads of the creatures was an expanse like sparkling crystal.

Above the expanse was a throne, and on the throne was the appearance of a human figure.

Ezekiel says:

> “This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord.” (Ezekiel 1:28, ESV)

He doesn’t claim to have seen God directly but uses the phrase “the appearance of the likeness”, showing reverence and the mystery surrounding the divine presence.

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2. Themes in Ezekiel’s Description

God as transcendent and holy: The vision communicates that God is far beyond human understanding.

Mobility and omnipresence: The wheels and the spirit moving in every direction suggest God is not confined to the Temple in Jerusalem, a crucial message for exiles in Babylon.

Majesty and awe: The bright fire, precious stones, thunderous sound, and brilliant light convey overwhelming glory and power.

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Ezekiel’s descriptions influenced later Jewish mysticism (Merkabah mysticism) and Christian imagery of God’s throne in Revelation 4. It’s one of the Bible’s most mysterious and powerful portrayals of divine glory.