Angelology: Part Two (Titles given to Angels)
Posted: July 24, 2007 Filed under: Angelology Leave a comment
Biblical Titles Given to Angels
· Angel
° The English word ‘angel’ is derived from the Greek word ‘angelos’
° Hebrew “malak”
· Translated: messenger (one who executes the purpose and will of the one whom they serve)
° Used for humans (John the Baptist – Matthew 11:10)
° Used for spirit beings (Luke 1:11, Psalm 104:4)
· Ministers
° Hebrew ‘mishrathim’
· Translated: those who minister as attendants of God
° Revelation 8:3
· Hosts
° Hebrew ‘sava’
· Translated: vast army of angels
° 1 Samuel 17:45, 47
° Psalm 89:6, 8
° Luke 2:13 (at Jesus’ birth)
· Chariots
° Defined: angelic armies that accomplish God’s purposes
· 2 Kings 6:17 (Elisha)
· Psalm 68:17
· Watchers
° Daniel 4:13, 17
· Angels of Light
° 2 Corinthians 11:13-15
· Sons of the Mighty ‘bene elim’
° Psalm 29:1-2
° Psalm 89:6
· Sons of God ‘bene Elohim’
° Job 1:6, 2:1, 38:7
· Holy Ones
° Defined: beings created by God, without any flaw or sin
· Jude 14-15
· Psalm 89:6-7
· Job 5:1
· Zechariah 14:5
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