Seraphim: Mentioned in
(Isaiah 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)
This word, in the original, is used elsewhere only of the "fiery
serpents"
(Numbers 21:6,8; Deuteronomy 8:15) comp.
(Isaiah 14:29; 30:6) sent by God as
his instruments to inflict on the people the righteous penalty of sin.
