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ofanim

angelic sky Jewish single tradition · 1

One of three classes of heavenly inhabitants mentioned in Talmudic passages describing the heavens and in ancient Jewish liturgy.

When

First attested
0 CE
Attested period
0 – 500
Historical notes
Mentioned in Talmudic passages and ancient Jewish liturgy describing heavenly inhabitants.

Relationships

co occurs with
Seraphim, cherubim

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. Cherub

Source passages

“In the passages of the Talmud that describe the heavens and their inhabitants, the seraphim, ofanim, and living creatures are mentioned”

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