Lesson 3 - What are They? Seraphim & Archangels

Seraphim . . . we've heard them mentioned in our churches, but what exactly are they? Let's take a look at what the root word says.

The original Hebrew word used is @rX - "Saraph" pronounced as saw-rawf, which is a noun, masculine in origin and usuage.

the definition in the Strong's Concordance (08314) is:
serpent, fiery serpent
a poisonous serpent (fiery from burning effect of poison)
seraph, seraphim
majestic beings with 6 wings, human hands or voices in attendance upon God
Okay, now let us take a look at the where that they are actually mentioned in the Bible. Turn with me, please, to Isaiah 6:1-6. After you've read it through a couple of times, please answer the following questions:


1. Where were these beings?


2. What were they doing?


3. What were these beings saying to one another?



4. What happened when their voices were heard?


5. What was Isaiah's reaction to the scene before him?


6. What was their response to his reaction?


7. What are your thoughts about this situation . . . take an HONEST REFLECTION: how would I have responded?



 
Archangels . . . again, we've heard of them, but what are they? Let's take a look at the root word:

The original Greek word used is ajrcavggeloß - "Archaggelos" pronounced as ar-khang'-el-os. This is also a noun, masculine in origin and usuage.


The definition in the Strong's Concordance (0743) is:
archangel, or chief of the angels

These angels are only mentioned in two passages in particular. Let's take a look at them:
1 Thessalonians 4:16
Jude - verse 9
From these two Scripture references, please, answer the following:
1. What is an archangel?


2. What are some of the duties of an archangel?


3. Do we know how many there are?


Please, explain your previous answer: