Before the throne there [a]was (A)a sea of glass, like crystal. (B)And in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, were four living creatures full of eyes in front and in back.

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  1. Revelation 4:6 NU, M add something like

and in front of the throne there was something like a sea or large expanse of glass, like [the clearest] crystal. In the center and around the throne were four living [a]creatures who were full of eyes in front and behind [seeing everything and knowing everything that is around them].(A)

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  1. Revelation 4:6 Some scholars identify these creatures as cherubim glorifying God and guarding the throne of heaven; others suggest the creatures represent God’s attributes (especially His omniscience and omnipresence).

and before the throne there was something like a (A)sea of glass, like crystal; and in the [a]center and (B)around the throne, (C)four living creatures (D)full of eyes in front and behind.

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  1. Revelation 4:6 Lit middle of the throne and around

Also in front of the throne there was what looked like a sea of glass,(A) clear as crystal.

In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures,(B) and they were covered with eyes, in front and in back.(C)

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