Strong's Lexicon Saraph: Seraph, Fiery Serpent Original Word: שָׂרָף Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שָׂרַף (saraph), meaning "to burn" or "to set on fire." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of fiery or burning is πυρ (pur), meaning "fire." However, there is no direct Greek equivalent for "seraphim" as a class of angelic beings. Usage: The term "Saraph" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe both celestial beings and fiery serpents. As celestial beings, seraphim are depicted as angelic creatures associated with the presence of God, often seen as guardians of His holiness. In another context, "saraph" refers to venomous serpents, emphasizing their burning bite or fiery appearance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, serpents were often symbols of danger and healing, embodying both fear and reverence. The seraphim, as described in the Bible, are unique to the Hebrew tradition, representing a class of angels that serve God directly. Their fiery nature symbolizes purity, holiness, and the consuming power of God's presence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom saraph Definition "burning," a man of Judah NASB Translation Saraph (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs III. שָׂרָף proper name, masculine a Judahite; — 1 Chronicles 4:22; Σαια, A ᵐ5L Σαραφ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Saraph The same as saraph; Saraph, an Israelite -- Saraph. see HEBREW saraph Forms and Transliterations וְשָׂרָ֛ף ושרף vesaRafLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:22 HEB: כֹזֵבָ֗א וְיוֹאָ֧שׁ וְשָׂרָ֛ף אֲשֶׁר־ בָּעֲל֥וּ NAS: of Cozeba, Joash, Saraph, who ruled KJV: and Joash, and Saraph, who had the dominion INT: of Cozeba and Joash Saraph who ruled 1 Occurrence |
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