As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so [was] the appearance of the brightness round about. This [was] the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw [it], I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one that spake.
Ver. 28. As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud.] Here, as in the salt sea, or as in a pot of honey, the deeper the sweeter. The rainbow was set for a sign of the covenant of mercy to mankind Gen 9:12 Isaiah 54:12 Rev 10:1 See Trapp on " Rev 10:1 "
This was the appearance, &c.] For no more of God can be seen by any mortal creature. Exo 33:20 This and other prophets saw the chariot, but not the rider in it, as the Rabbis say.
I fell upon my face.] a As astonished, and as adoring the divine Majesty.
And I heard a voice.] This the Vulgate prefixeth before the next chapter.
a Quasi facies suos submittens.