Bible dictionary for children
Seraphim
Seraphim are heavenly beings in Isaiah's vision; seraph is a singular form.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Seraphim are heavenly beings in Isaiah's vision; seraph is a singular form. The description belongs to that particular vision.
Talk about it
What do the seraphim's words draw attention to?
An example from the Bible
Isaiah 6 describes them with wings, calling out God's holiness. We should not turn the passage into a complete chart of every heavenly being.
Read Isaiah 6:2 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Isaiah 6:2
Above him stood the seraphim. Each one had six wings. With two he covered his face. With two he covered his feet. With two he flew.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
