“Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.”
Seraphim stood above Him, each with six wings: with two they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew—the celestial beings surrounding God's throne manifest the reverence appropriate to God's holiness through covering and flight. The seraphim (burning ones) are highest rank of celestial beings; their presence indicates the elevated status of what is about to transpire. The covering of faces and feet suggests reverence and humility before God's overwhelming majesty; even celestial beings must shield themselves from God's presence. The flight suggests constant movement in service; the seraphim are always in motion, ready to serve. The detailed description of the seraphim functions theologically to establish the transcendence of God; even the highest creatures must position themselves appropriately before God's majesty. This verse creates the setting for the great liturgical proclamation of Isaiah 6:3.
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