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.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Upon it. This might be omitted, as the Vulgate has only DE super, above. (Haydock)
God was pleased to assume the shape of man, seated on the throne.