1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Isaiah 6:2 Upon it stood the Seraphims: the one had six wings, and the other had six wings: with two they covered his face, and with two they covered his feet, and with two they flew.

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 looked not at the divine majesty. (Menochius)