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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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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 6:2
18th Century
Theologian
Above it - Either above the throne, or above him. The Septuagint renders it, ‘Round about him’ - κύκλῳ αὐτοῦ kuklō autou. …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 6:2
19th Century
Bishop
Above it stood the seraphims... — It is noticeable that this is the only passage in which the seraphim are mentioned as p…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 6:1–4
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Calvin
On Isaiah 6:2
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Isaiah 6:2
17th Century
Pastor
Above it stood the seraphims
Not above the temple, nor above the throne, much less above him that sat upon it, but ei…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 6:1–8
17th Century
Minister
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…