Where does “seraphic” come from?
Seraphic derives from Medieval Latin seraphicus, from Latin -icus, from Proto-Indo-European -kos, ultimately from Hebrew שרף, meaning a fiery celestial being.
seraphic (English): Of or relating to a seraph or the seraphim; Pure...
Definitions
- Of or relating to a seraph or the seraphim; Pure...
Ancestry of “seraphic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medieval Latin | seraphicus | angelic, seraphic |
| 2 | Latin | seraphīm | — |
| 3 | Koine Greek | σεραφείμ | — |
| 4 | Hebrew | שְׂרָפִים | — |
| 5 | Hebrew | שָׂרָף | venomous snake; seraph |