Seraphim

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Seraphim are the highest-ranking class of angels in Christian angelology, traditionally associated with fiery devotion and the worship of God.

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Label Occurrences
Seraphim canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Christian theological concept
angelic order
celestial being
actInIsaiah6 touch coal to Isaiah’s lips
angelicHierarchySystem Pseudo-Dionysian hierarchy NERFINISHED
associatedWith divine presence
fire
heavenly throne
holiness
purification
worship of God
biblicalReference Isaiah 6:1-7
choirType highest choir of angels
cryInIsaiah6 Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts
describedIn Book of Isaiah NERFINISHED
etymologyLanguage Hebrew
etymologyMeaning burning ones
etymologyRoot saraph
groupedWith Cherubim NERFINISHED
Thrones NERFINISHED
iconographicFeature fiery or flame-like appearance
multiple wings
liturgicalInfluence Sanctus NERFINISHED
Trisagion-like acclamations
locationInIsaiah6 around the throne of God
mentionedIn Christian angelology
Jewish angelology
moralQuality perfectly obedient to God
sinless
numberOfWingsInIsaiah six
primaryFunction adoration of God
praise of God
proclamation of divine holiness
rankInAngelology highest
rankInPseudoDionysius first choir
religiousTradition Christianity
Judaism
roleInIsaiah6 mediators of purification
symbolizes intense love of God
perfect purity
zeal
theologicalTheme divine glory
divine love
sanctity
visionOf prophet Isaiah NERFINISHED
wingUsage two wings cover the face
two wings cover the feet
two wings used for flying

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Referenced by (3)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

cherubim standsInRelationTo Seraphim
subject surface form: Cherubim