seraphim – Bible Q

Why did the seraphim in Isaiah 6:3 call to one another rather than to God?

Answered by BibleQ . June 23, 2014 - 7:18 am

John N. Oswalt gives the following suggestions in his commentary: The statement that the seraphim were calling to each other is probably an indication that the singing was antiphonal [i.e., ‘ alternate singing by two choirs or singers’1], but it may also be a way of saying that they were delighting with one another in the glory […]

Where in the Bible does it say angels have more than two wings?

Answered by BibleQ . November 24, 2013 - 9:26 am

In actual fact, the Bible’s descriptions of angels present them as having no wings! See the answer to ‘Where in the Bible does it say that angels have wings?‘. As that answer says, ‘There are two angel-like creatures that do have wings, and this may be the origin of the idea that angels have wings. […]

Why did the seraphim cover their faces?

Answered by BibleQ . November 5, 2011 - 8:53 pm 1

This question is based on Isaiah 6:2. In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he […]

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Why did the seraphim in Isaiah 6:3 call to one another rather than to God?

Where in the Bible does it say angels have more than two wings?

Why did the seraphim cover their faces?

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