OLD TESTAMENT

Isaiah 6:2

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Above him stood the seraphim. Each one had six wings. With two he covered his face. With two he covered his feet. With two he flew.

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Verse 2. The two Seraphims “burning.” They are supposed to constitute the highest order of angels. Numbers 21:6.—His. God’s or their own face. Hebrew and Septuagint are ambiguous. Out of respect, ( Calmet.) they look not at the divine majesty. Menochius.

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