saraph
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In the Hebrew Bible, saraph means "burning" and is used to denote "serpent". The reason for this association may be due to a snake species' fiery colors, or the burning sensation of its venomous bite. Isaiah later uses the singular saraph to describe a "fiery flying serpent", in line with the other uses of the term throughout the Hebrew Bible.
When
- First attested
- 1000 BCE
- Attested period
- -1000 – 100
- Historical notes
- Appears in the Hebrew Bible.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Seraphim
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In Hebrew, the word saraph means "burning", and is used seven times throughout the text of the Hebrew Bible as a noun, usually to denote "serpent", twice in the Book of Numbers, once in the Book of Deuteronomy, and four times in the Book of Isaiah. Isaiah later uses the singular saraph to describe a "fiery flying serpent"”
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