Latin - English
Definition of seraphim in Latin English dictionary
- seraphim, angels of a higher order among the jews
English - English
Definition of seraphim in English English dictionary
- {n} angels of a certain exalted order
- plural of seraph
- burning fiery
- An order of angels distinguished for fervent zeal and religious ardour The word means “to burn ” (See Isaiah vi 2 ) “Thousand celestial ardours [seraphs] where he stood Veiled with his gorgeous wings, up springing light, Flew through the midst of heaven ” Milton: Paradise Lost, v 249
- The Hebrew plural of Seraph
- Heavenly beings, usually depicted with six wings (Isa 6), who attended the throne of God; perhaps derived from Assyrian or Egyptian mythology
- Cherubim
- Cf