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seraph

/ˈsɛɹəf/

Meanings
  • A winged celestial being in Judeo-Christian tradition, often depicted as having six wings, standing in the presence of God, and radiating holiness and light.

    - "The seraphs worshipped God with great reverence."
    - "The seraphs are believed to be messengers of God, carrying out His will in the universe."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with seraph
Seraph , hearth , wrath , oath , loath , both , troth.
Homophones
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  1. Saraph (Heb) : A seraph is a winged celestial being in Judeo-Christian tradition, often depicted as having six wings, standing in the presence of God, and radiating holiness and light. The term 'saraph' comes from the Hebrew word 'saraph', which means 'burning one' or 'ardent one'. This name is given to these celestial beings due to their radiant and fiery nature.


Variants
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seraph , seraphim , seraphs
Forms
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{"term"=>"Verb", "part_of_speech"=>"", "infinitive"=>"To seraph", "present_tense"=>["I seraph", "You seraph", "He/She/It seraphs", "We seraph", "They seraph"], "past_tense"=>["I seraphed", "You seraphed", "He/She/It seraphed", "We seraphed", "They seraphed"], "gerund"=>["Seraphing"], "present_participle"=>["Seraphing"], "past_participle"=>["Seraphed"], "infinitive_phrase"=>["To seraph someone or something", "To be seraphed by someone or something"], "present_continuous"=>["I am seraphing", "You are seraphing", "He/She/It is seraphing", "We are seraphing", "They are seraphing"], "past_continuous"=>["I was seraphing", "You were seraphing", "He/She/It was seraphing", "We were seraphing", "They were seraphing"], "future_tense"=>["I will seraph", "You will seraph", "He/She/It will seraph", "We will seraph", "They will seraph"], "future_continuous"=>["I will be seraphing", "You will be seraphing", "He/She/It will be seraphing", "We will be seraphing", "They will be seraphing"], "modal_verbs"=>["I can seraph", "I could seraph", "I may seraph", "I might seraph", "I must seraph", "I should seraph", "I shall seraph", "I will seraph"]}


Etymology
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The term 'seraph' comes from the Hebrew word 'saraph', which means 'burning one' or 'ardent one'. This name is given to these celestial beings due to their radiant and fiery nature.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the word 'seraph' comes from the Hebrew word 'saraph', which means 'burning one' or 'ardent one'?

  2. Did you know that in Christian tradition, seraphs are believed to be the highest order of angels, and they are often depicted as having six wings?

  3. Did you know that in Islamic tradition, angels are believed to have a number of different forms and functions, and among these are the 'mala'ika', which are sometimes translated as 'angels' or 'seraphs', and they are believed to be responsible for carrying out various functions and tasks on behalf of God in the universe.


Culture
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Seraphs have been a popular symbol in various cultures throughout history. In Christianity, seraphs are depicted as winged beings, often shown as having six wings, and they are usually portrayed as standing in the presence of God and radiating holiness and light. The Christian tradition also holds that seraphs are the highest order of angels, and they are believed to be responsible for carrying out God's will in the universe. Seraphs have also been depicted in various works of art, literature, and music throughout history, and they continue to be a popular symbol in various cultures and traditions today.

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