Strong’s H8314

שָׂרָף

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

saraph

Pronunciation

sah-raf'

Definition

Seraph, fiery serpent

Meaning

burning, poisonous, a saraph, symbolical creature

Usage

The term "saraph" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe both fiery serpents and celestial beings known as seraphim. In the context of fiery serpents, it refers to venomous snakes that inflicted the Israelites in the wilderness (Numbers 21:6). As celestial beings, seraphim are depicted as fiery, angelic creatures who serve in the presence of God, as seen in Isaiah's vision (Isaiah 6:2-6).

Bible references

Numbers 21:6;Numbers 21:8;Deuteronomy 8:15;Isaiah 6:2;Isaiah 6:6;Isaiah 14:29;Isaiah 30:6