Merkabah

Merkabah describes the throne-chariot of the divine as portrayed in biblical visions, most prominently in texts like Ezekiel that depict wheels, heavenly beings, and ordered motion surrounding divine presence. The term emphasizes movement, structure, and majesty rather than a physical vehicle. In later Jewish tradition, merkabah also became a focus of contemplative interpretation, where the vision served as a framework for reflecting on heavenly order and proximity to God. Across uses, merkabah imagery communicates ideas of authority, holiness, and cosmic organization rather than narrative action.