Strong's Lexicon saraph: Seraph, fiery serpent Original Word: סָרַף Word Origin: From the root verb שָׂרַף (saraph), meaning "to burn" or "to set on fire." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1411 (dynamis): While not a direct translation, this Greek word for "power" or "miraculous power" can be associated with the divine power and presence that the seraphim represent. - G3789 (ophis): This Greek word for "serpent" can be related to the fiery serpents mentioned in the wilderness narrative. Usage: The term "saraph" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe both a type of celestial being and a fiery serpent. As a celestial being, the seraphim are depicted as angelic creatures associated with the presence of God, often described as having six wings and a fiery appearance. As fiery serpents, the term is used to describe venomous snakes that afflicted the Israelites in the wilderness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, serpents were often associated with both danger and healing. The dual usage of "saraph" reflects this duality, as the fiery serpents in the wilderness were both a punishment and a means of healing when Moses lifted up the bronze serpent. The seraphim, as celestial beings, are part of the divine council and serve as attendants to God, emphasizing His holiness and majesty. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as saraph, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance burn A primitive root; to cremate, i.e. To be (near) of kin (such being privileged to kindle the pyre) -- burn. Forms and Transliterations וּמְסָרְפ֗וֹ ומסרפו ū·mə·sā·rə·p̄ōw umesareFo ūməsārəp̄ōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Amos 6:10 HEB: וּנְשָׂא֞וֹ דּוֹד֣וֹ וּמְסָרְפ֗וֹ לְהוֹצִ֣יא עֲצָמִים֮ KJV: shall take him up, and he that burneth him, to bring out INT: will lift uncle burneth to carry out bones 1 Occurrence |
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