Seraph

usgb/ˈserəf/
noun

A type of angel in the Christian religion, seen as very powerful and close to God.

In his dream, he was visited by a seraph with fiery wings.
Visual representation of "seraph" - A type of angel in the Christian religion, seen as very powerful and close to God.

Often appears as...

  • seraph of the lord
  • seraph with six wings

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Religious

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Highly Revered

Seraph conveys a sense of high reverence and sanctity, often used in religious texts and contexts.

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The seraph stood before God, radiant and awe-inspiring.
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Symbolic Imagery

A seraph is usually depicted with six wings and sometimes with flames, representing purity and holiness.

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The artist painted a seraph enfolding its six wings as if to shelter the faithful.
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Literary Usage

In literature, 'seraph' may symbolize divine love or intervention, not merely a biblical reference.

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Her love was described metaphorically as a seraph, touching his heart with a sacred flame.
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