What time of day did he see this?
Ibn Ezra: It was a night vision, like Zecharyah saw. Their level was greater than that of Gid'on, Mano'ach and his wife 1 . A wise person will understand.
Their prophecies were during the day. Prophecy of Goyim is at night (Rashi Bamidbar 22:8, from Vayikra Rabah 1:13) ? it is a lower level! Ibn Ezra says that a wise person can resolve this. (PF)
What are "Badim"?
Rashi: They are linen garments. Malbim ? white linen garments show cleanliness from physicality.
What is "Kesem Ufaz"?
Rashi: A belt of a collection of pearls. Kesem is always an expression of a collection of gold or gems.
Ibn Ezra: The Aleph in Ufaz is extra, like the Aleph in Esmol, Ezro'a and Eshmor. Kesem is a ring with Paz (fine gold).
What is the significance of an angel's belt?
Malbim: It says about Chashmal that from the loins and above is a radiance that does not burn; below is fire that burns, and Midas ha'Din. An angel receives influence from Chesed and mercy - white linen garments hint to this. Below is Kesem Ufaz ? gold represents Din, due to those below, who receive.
