Above it] RV 'above him.' The seraphims] here only in OT. the word denotes supernatural beings, It is derived from the verb 'to burn,' and may simply indicate the fiery or glowing appearance of Jehovah's attendant angels (Ezekiel 1:13). Elsewhere, however, the same word stands for venomous serpents (Numbers 21:6; Isaiah 14:29; Isaiah 30:6) and it may here be intended to convey the meaning that the guardians of Jehovah's throne are of serpentine form. This is scarcely borne out by the context (Isaiah 6:6), though in Ezekiel's vision of heaven animal forms are introduced (Ezekiel 1:10.)

Covered his face] in reverence.

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