God is described in the Bible as a spirit, meaning He does not have a physical form that humans can fully comprehend or describe (John 4:24; Exodus 33:20). The Bible states that no one can see God's face and live, indicating that His true appearance is beyond human capability to perceive safely
. However, there are symbolic and visionary descriptions in Scripture that attempt to convey God's majesty and glory in ways humans can grasp:
- Ezekiel 1:26-28 describes a figure like a man on a sapphire throne, glowing like metal and fire, surrounded by brilliant light and radiance resembling a rainbow in clouds
- Revelation 1:14-16 portrays God with a head and hair white like wool or snow, eyes like blazing fire, feet like glowing bronze, a voice like rushing waters, holding seven stars, and a face shining like the sun
These passages use metaphorical language to express God's holiness, power, and awe-inspiring presence rather than a literal physical appearance
. Additionally, Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the visible image of the invisible God (Colossians 1:15), suggesting that God's nature can be seen in Jesus, who took on human form
. In summary, God's true form is a spiritual reality beyond human sight, and biblical descriptions are symbolic visions meant to reveal His divine attributes rather than a concrete physical likeness
