Strong’s H5635
סָרַף
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
caraph
Pronunciation
sah-raf'
Definition
Seraph, fiery serpent
Meaning
to cremate, to be, of kin
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.
Bible references
Amos 6:10