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(ssehr' uh fihm) Literally, “the burning ones,” seraphim (a plural word) were winged serpents whose images decorated many of the thrones of the Egyptian pharaohs. In some cases, they wore the crowns of the Egyptian kingdoms and were thought to act as guardians over the king. Israel adopted the symbolism for God's throne. Isaiah envisioned the seraphim as agents of God who prepared him to proclaim the Lord's message to Judah (Isaiah 6:2 ). See Angels.

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Seraphim'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​s/seraphim.html. 1991.
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