Revelation 4:3

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The One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow that gleamed like an emerald encircled the throne.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
that looked like a jasper stone and a sardius. There was a rainbow around the throne, like an emerald to look at.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} he that sat{G2521}{(G5740)} was{G2258}{(G5713)} to look upon{G3706} like{G3664} a jasper{G2393} and{G2532} a sardine{G4555} stone{G3037}: and{G2532} there was a rainbow{G2463} round about{G2943} the throne{G2362}, in sight{G3706} like{G3664} unto an emerald{G4664}.
Strong's King James
(3) The One sitting, like a jasper stone, sardius in appearance and a rainbow-halo encircles the throne, appearing as an emerald.
The F.O.G
[3] The One seated there radiated light like precious jasper and carnelian gems. Encircling the throne was an emerald rainbow, shimmering with otherworldly beauty.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and He who is sitting was in sight like a stone, jasper and sardine: and a rainbow was round the throne in sight like an emerald.
Young's Literal Translation

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