Definitions for seraph
ˈsɛr əf; -ə fɪmser·aph

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. seraphnoun

   an angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. seraphnoun

   A six-winged angel; the highest choir or order of angels in Christian angelology, ranked above cherubim, and below God. A detailed description can be found at the beginning of Isaiah chapter 6

2. Etymology: Singular form of seraphim, from seraphim, from שרפים, plural form of שרף.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. SERAPHnoun

   One of the orders of angels.

   Etymology: שראף

   He is infinitely more remote in the real excellency of his nature, from the highest and perfectest of all created beings, than the purest seraph is from the most contemptible part of matter, and consequently must infinitely exceed what our narrow understandings can conceive of him. John Locke.

   As full, as perfect in vile man that mourns,
   As the rapt seraph that adores and burns. Alexander Pope.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Seraph

   A seraph (, "burning one"; plural seraphim ) is a type of celestial or heavenly being originating in Ancient Judaism. The term plays a role in subsequent Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.Tradition places seraphim in the highest rank in Christian angelology and in the fifth rank of ten in the Jewish angelic hierarchy. A seminal passage in the Book of Isaiah (Isaiah 6:1–8) used the term to describe six-winged beings that fly around the Throne of God crying "holy, holy, holy". This throne scene, with its triple invocation of holiness, profoundly influenced subsequent theology, literature and art. Its influence is frequently seen in works depicting angels, heaven and apotheosis. Seraphim are mentioned as celestial beings in the non-canonical Book of Enoch and the canonical Book of Revelation.

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1. seraph

   A seraph is a type of celestial or heavenly being in the Christian and Jewish religious traditions, often associated with light, purity, and fire. They are typically depicted with six wings and in close attendance to God, often in the act of praising or worshiping. The term "seraph" is singular, while "seraphim" is the plural form. In some sources, they are considered the highest order of angels.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Seraphnoun

   one of an order of celestial beings, each having three pairs of wings. In ecclesiastical art and in poetry, a seraph is represented as one of a class of angels

2. Etymology: [Heb. serphim, pl.]

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1. Seraph

   A seraph is a type of celestial or heavenly being in the Abrahamic religions. Literally "burning ones", the word seraph is normally a synonym for serpents when used in the Hebrew Bible. A seminal passage in the Book of Isaiah used the term to describe fiery six-winged beings that fly around God's throne singing "holy, holy, holy". This throne scene, with its triple invocation of holiness, profoundly influenced subsequent theology, literature and art. Its influence is frequently seen in works depicting angels, heaven and apotheosis. Seraphs are mentioned as celestial beings in an influential Hellenistic work, the Book of Enoch, and the Book of Revelation. Tradition places seraphs in the fifth rank of ten in the Jewish angelic hierarchy and the highest rank in the Christian angelic hierarchy.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Seraph

   ser′af, n. an angel of the highest rank in the traditional angelology of the church, due to Dionysius the Areopagite, who places the seraphim at the head of the nine choirs of angels, the first rank being formed by the seraphim, cherubim, and throni:—pl. Seraphs (ser′afs), Seraphim (ser′af-im), celestial beings on either side of the throne of Jehovah, seen in prophetic vision by Isaiah, and by him alone (vi. 2-6): a geometrid moth.—adjs. Seraph′ic, -al, pertaining to, or becoming, a seraph: angelic: pure: sublime: refined.—adv. Seraph′ically. [Heb. Serāphīm—sāraph, to burn.]

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Anagrams for seraph »

1. pasher

2. phaser

3. phrase

4. shaper

5. sharpe

6. Sherpa

7. sherpa

8. sphear

How to pronounce seraph?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of seraph in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of seraph in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=seraph
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Seraph
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=seraph
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seraph
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seraph
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=seraph
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=seraph