Isaiah 6:6

flew. Compare "ran" (Luke 15:20).

the tongs. Reference to Pent, (Exodus 25:38; Exodus 25:37; Exodus 25:23 ("snuffers"). Numbers 4:9). App-92.

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⁶ Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar:

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