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Above him stood the seraphim: each one had six wings; with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he did fly.
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The "Burning Ones"
Commentators explain that the name "seraphim" means "the burning ones." This is the only place in the Bible they are mentioned. Their name likely reflects their burning love for God, their radiant appearance, and their fervent zeal to serve Him. They are powerful angelic beings who stand in God's immediate presence.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Above it - Either above the throne, or above him. The Septuagint renders it, ‘Round about him’ - κύκλῳ αὐτοῦ kuklō autou. …
19th Century
Anglican
Above it stood the seraphims... — It is noticeable that this is the only passage in which the seraphim are mentioned as p…
Baptist
In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the LORD sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.
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16th Century
Protestant
And the seraphim stood upon it. Having declared that God appeared to him full of majesty and glory, he adds that God was attended by angel…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Above it stood the seraphims Not above the temple, nor above the throne, much less above him that sat upon it, but ei…
In this figurative vision, the temple is thrown open to view, even to the most holy place. The prophet, standing outside the temple, sees the Divin…
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13th Century
Catholic
In the year that king Uzziah died. After denouncing the fault of the two tribes and adding the corrective punishment, the p…
