שָׂרָף

sa.raphNoun (Masculine)H8314

serpent

From: from H8313 (שָׂרַף);

Short Definition

burning, i.e. (figuratively) poisonous (serpent); specifically, a saraph or symbolical creature (from their copper color)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. serpent, fiery serpent 1a) poisonous serpent (fiery from burning effect of poison)

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology H:N-M

DescriptionH:N-M

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Isaiah
4
Numbers
2
Deuteronomy
1

Key Passages

  • Deuteronomy 8:15
  • Isaiah 14:29
  • Isaiah 30:6
  • Isaiah 6:2
  • Isaiah 6:6

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