Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 3:56 am Post subject: Seraphims
Re: Seraphims
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2008, 07:29:35 PM »
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Franks Shallieu's commentary states the following:
"Above the Temple stood the seraphim (the four attributes of God). They were higher than the building, but not higher than God on His throne, for the four attributes supported or were under His throne. In other words, the four attributes were the foundation of God’s
throne. Isaiah is telling us that this was a gigantic vision! Not only was God high and lifted up, but he was of immense stature!
Each seraphim had six wings (three pairs). Two wings (one pair) covered the face of each seraphim, two the feet, and two were for flying. Isaiah 6 describes six-winged seraphim, whereas the Ezekiel (10:21) cherubim had only four wings. The two pairs of wings represent the Old and New Testaments. However, the three pairs of wings represent three postures of the Word of God.
The two wings covering the face of each seraphim indicate that the character of God is covered (hidden) in His Word except to the consecrated. Since He cannot be seen externally as the God of Love, we have to read the Bible to understand this. God’s character is covered in the mystery of His Word.
The two wings used for flight show that whenever God moved, the movement was in harmony with His character and Word.
Two wings covered each seraphim’s feet. Feet are used for standing; ie, God’s feet stand on the earth—on the Mount of Olives. At the end of the age, God will manifest that He is King of earth. He will do this by choosing a focal spot, a locale: Jerusalem. From Jerusalem He will fight for His people as in the day of battle, and from Jerusalem the Word of the Lord will go forth to all nations. In the environs of the Holy City, His great power will be manifested.
The splitting open of the Mount of Olives will be seen as a divine providence. When the Lord speaks, let the earth be quiet. Here in Isaiah 6 the seraphim with their six wings portray that the operation of God’s attributes upon earth are also disclosed in His Word.
Through His Word, we know the Lord—His dealings down here and His contact with the earth as well as His movements and purposes throughout future ages."
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