² ·Heavenly creatures of fire [^LSeraphim; ^Cthe word means “burning ones” and points to purity, power, or judgment] ·stood above [or attended] him [Rev. 4:6–9]. Each creature had six wings: It used two wings to cover its face [^Cas a shield from God’s awesome glory], two wings to cover its ·feet [or body; ^Cindicating humility; “feet” can be a euphemism for genitals], and two wings for flying.