The meaning of “שָׂרָף”
Understanding sârâph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fiery (serpent), seraph. - burning, i.e. (figuratively) poisonous (serpent) - specifically, a saraph or symbolical creat...
שָׂרָף
fiery (serpent), seraph. - burning, i.e. (figuratively) poisonous (serpent) - specifically, a saraph or symbolical creature (from their copper color) 1) serpent, fiery serpent 1a) poisonous serpent (fiery from burning effect of poison) 2) seraph, seraphim 2a) majestic beings with 6 wings, human hands or voices in attendance upon God
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 21:8 | “And the Lord said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live.” Word: שָׂרָף (sârâph) | |
| Deuteronomy 8:15 | “Who led thee through that great and terrible wilderness, wherein were fiery serpents, and scorpions, and drought, where there was no water; who brought thee forth water out of the rock of flint;” Word: שָׂרָף (sârâph) | |
| Isaiah 14:29 | “Rejoice not thou, whole Palestina, because the rod of him that smote thee is broken: for out of the serpent’s root shall come forth a cockatrice, and his fruit shall be a fiery flying serpent.” Word: שָׂרָף (sârâph) |
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