2 Esdras 10:25

25 While I was talking to her, her face suddenly began to shine exceedingly; her countenance flashed like lightning, so that I was too frightened to approach her, and my heart was terrified. While I was wondering what this meant,

2 Esdras 10:25 In-Context

23 And, worst of all, the seal of Zion has been deprived of its glory, and given over into the hands of those that hate us.

24 Therefore shake off your great sadness and lay aside your many sorrows, so that the Mighty One may be merciful to you again, and the Most High may give you rest, a respite from your troubles."

25 While I was talking to her, her face suddenly began to shine exceedingly; her countenance flashed like lightning, so that I was too frightened to approach her, and my heart was terrified. While I was wondering what this meant,

26 she suddenly uttered a loud and fearful cry, so that the earth shook at the sound.

27 When I looked up, the woman was no longer visible to me, but a city was being built, and a place of huge foundations showed itself. I was afraid, and cried with a loud voice and said,

Footnotes

• [a]. Syr Ethiop Arab 1: Lat lacks [I was too . . . terrified. While]