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Seraphim
mentioned in Isa. 6:2, 3, 6, 7. This word means fiery ones, in allusion, as is supposed, to their burning love. They are represented as "standing" above the King as he sat upon his throne, ready at once to minister unto him. Their form appears to have been human, with the addition of wings. (See ANGELS T0000240.) This word, in the original, is used elsewhere only of the "fiery serpents" (Num. 21:6, 8; Deut. 8:15; compare Isa. 14:29; 30:6) sent by God as his instruments to inflict on the people the righteous penalty of sin. Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'seraphim' Eastons Bible Dictionary".
bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.

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