Hebrew · H5175, H8314

נָחָשׁ שָׂרָף

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

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נָחָשׁ H5175 a snake (from its hiss)

Pronunciation nāḥāš

Serpent; symbol of deception and evil in theological narratives, especially Genesis 3 temptation account

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שָׂרָף H8314 burning , i.e. (figuratively) poisonous (serpent); specifically, a saraph or symbolical creature (from their copper color)

Pronunciation šārāp

Celestial beings defined by fiery nature; serpents embody divine judgment through burning poison.

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What does נָחָשׁ שָׂרָף (nachash saraf) mean in the Bible?

נָחָשׁ · שָׂרָף is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a snake (from its hiss)".

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What does נָחָשׁ · שָׂרָף mean in the Bible?

נָחָשׁ · שָׂרָף is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a snake (from its hiss)".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5175, H8314?

H5175, H8314 is connected to 38 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. a snake (from its hiss)

Strong's H5175, H8314

Lexical occurrences 38 verses

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a snake (from its hiss)

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