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The term "angelic" pertains to angels, spiritual beings created by God who serve as His messengers and agents. In the Bible, angels are depicted as powerful, intelligent, and holy beings who execute God's will and serve as intermediaries between God and humans. The word "angel" itself is derived from the Greek word "angelos," meaning "messenger."
Nature and Characteristics of AngelsAngels are spiritual beings who possess intelligence, will, and emotion. They are immortal and do not experience death as humans do. Jesus, in discussing the resurrection, stated, "For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven" (
Matthew 22:30). This indicates their eternal nature and distinct existence from human beings.
Angels are often described as having great power and might. In
2 Peter 2:11, it is noted, "Yet even angels, although they are greater in strength and power, do not bring slanderous charges against them before the Lord." This highlights their superior strength compared to humans.
Roles and Functions of Angels1.
Messengers of God: Angels frequently appear in the Bible as messengers delivering divine revelations. The angel Gabriel, for instance, announced the birth of John the Baptist to Zechariah (
Luke 1:11-20) and the birth of Jesus to Mary (
Luke 1:26-38).
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Worshipers of God: Angels are depicted as worshipers who continually praise God. In
Revelation 5:11-12, John describes a vision of angels around the throne of God, saying, "Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. In a loud voice they said: 'Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!'"
3.
Protectors and Guides: Angels are often seen as protectors and guides for believers.
Psalm 91:11-12 states, "For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone."
4.
Agents of God's Judgment: Angels also execute God's judgment. In the book of Revelation, angels are depicted as carrying out various judgments upon the earth (
Revelation 8:6-13).
Angelic HierarchyThe Bible suggests a hierarchy among angels, with different ranks and orders. The archangel Michael is mentioned as a chief angelic figure, particularly in spiritual warfare.
Jude 1:9 refers to him as "Michael the archangel," who contended with the devil.
Cherubim and seraphim are specific types of angels mentioned in the Bible. Cherubim are often associated with the presence and glory of God, as seen in Ezekiel's visions (
Ezekiel 10:1-22). Seraphim are described in
Isaiah 6:2-3 as having six wings and proclaiming the holiness of God.
Angelic Appearances in ScriptureAngels appear throughout the biblical narrative, from Genesis to Revelation. In
Genesis 18, three angels visit Abraham to deliver the promise of Isaac's birth and to discuss the impending judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah. In the New Testament, angels announce the resurrection of Jesus, as seen in
Matthew 28:2-7, where an angel rolls back the stone from the tomb and declares, "He is not here; He has risen, just as He said."
Angelic WarfareThe Bible also describes spiritual warfare involving angels. In
Daniel 10:13, an angel explains to Daniel that he was delayed by the "prince of the Persian kingdom" and that Michael came to assist him. This passage suggests a cosmic battle between angelic forces and demonic powers.
ConclusionThe angelic realm is a significant aspect of biblical theology, illustrating the majesty and sovereignty of God through His heavenly hosts. Angels serve as messengers, worshipers, protectors, and executors of God's will, reflecting His glory and purpose throughout the biblical narrative.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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a.) Holy; saintly; of or derived from angelica; as, angelic acid; angelic ether; Alt. of Angelical
Greek
32a. aggelos -- a messenger, angel... Word Origin a prim. word Definition a messenger, angel NASB Word Usage angel (86),
angel's (2),
angelic (1), angels (80), messenger (4), messengers (3).
...2888. kosmokrator -- a ruler of this world
... Definition: ruler of this world Definition: ruler of this world, that is, of the
world as asserting its independence of God; used of theangelic or demonic...
2963. kuriotes -- lordship
... Spelling: (koo-ree-ot'-ace) Short Definition: lordship, domination, dignity Definition:
(a) abstr: lordship, (b) concr: divine orangelic lordship, domination...
2465. isaggelos -- equal to angels
... equal unto the angels. From isos and aggelos; like an angel, ieAngelic -- equal
unto the angels. see GREEK isos. see GREEK aggelos. (isangeloi) -- 1 Occurrence...
Strong's Hebrew
8314b. saraph -- probably one of an order ofangelic beings... 8314a, 8314b. saraph. 8315 . probably one of an order of
angelic beings.
Transliteration: saraph Short Definition: seraphim. Word
...3742. kerub -- probably an order ofangelic beings
... 3741, 3742. kerub. 3743 . probably an order ofangelic beings. Transliteration:
kerub Phonetic Spelling: (ker-oob') Short Definition: cherubim....
Library
Angelic Comforters.
... XXII.ANGELIC COMFORTERS. The Lord has ascended. The disciples are left
alone in wondering amazement. The bright cloud which formed...
Of the Medium of theAngelic Knowledge (Three Articles)
... OF THE MEDIUM OF THEANGELIC KNOWLEDGE (THREE ARTICLES). Next in order, the
question arises as to the medium of theangelic knowledge....
Of theAngelic Degrees of Hierarchies and Orders (Eight Articles)
... OF THEANGELIC DEGREES OF HIERARCHIES AND ORDERS (EIGHT ARTICLES). We... Judgment?
(8) Whether men are taken up into theangelic orders?...
This, Academicus, isAngelic Goodness; and is the Goodness of...
... [Way-1-42] This, Academicus, isangelic goodness; and is the goodness
of those who are born again? This, Academicus, isangelic...
Whether Men are Taken up into theAngelic Orders?
... OF THEANGELIC DEGREES OF HIERARCHIES AND ORDERS (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether
men are taken up into theangelic orders? Objection 1: It...
Whether Local Distance Influences theAngelic Speech?
... THE SPEECH OF THE ANGELS (FIVE ARTICLES) Whether local distance influences
theangelic speech? Objection 1: It would seem that local...
Of the Mode ofAngelic Knowledge (Seven Articles)
... OF THE MODE OFANGELIC KNOWLEDGE (SEVEN ARTICLES). After the foregoing we have
now to treat of the mode of theangelic knowledge, concerning...
Would You Know the True Nature ofAngelic Goodness...
... [Way-1-34] Would you know the TRUE nature ofangelic goodness? Would you
know the true nature ofangelic goodness, see how the...
Whether the Distinction of Hierarchies and Orders Comes from the...
... OF THEANGELIC DEGREES OF HIERARCHIES AND ORDERS (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether the
distinction of hierarchies and orders comes from theangelic nature?...
See Here, Academicus, the Folly of Your Quarrelling with the Word...
... [Way-1-35] See here, Academicus, the folly of your quarrelling with the
word "angelic? See here, Academicus, the folly of your...
Thesaurus
Angelic (6 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Holy; saintly; of or derived from angelica; as,
angelic acid;
angelic ether; Alt. of Angelical.
...Angelic (6 Occurrences).
...Cherubim (63 Occurrences)
... Some of theangelic attendants of the Deity within are placed in Genesis without,
to do service as guardians of the unapproachable holy garden....
Mediation
... Mediation 4. Priestly Mediation 5. The Theocratic King: the Messiah 6. The Suffering
Servant 7. Superhuman Agents of Mediation (1)Angelic Mediation (2) Divine...
Mediator (7 Occurrences)
... Mediation 4. Priestly Mediation 5. The Theocratic King: the Messiah 6. The Suffering
Servant 7. Superhuman Agents of Mediation (1)Angelic Mediation (2) Divine...
Star (16 Occurrences)
... of the Well 9. Lesson of the Narrative 1. The Magi: The birth of our Lord was announced
in a supernatural manner not only to Jews by theangelic message to the...
Magi (4 Occurrences)
... of the Well 9. Lesson of the Narrative 1. The Magi: The birth of our Lord was announced
in a supernatural manner not only to Jews by theangelic message to the...
Angel (209 Occurrences)
... the Son of God. (1.) The existence and orders ofangelic beings can only
be discovered from the Scriptures. Although the Bible does...
Omnipotence (2 Occurrences)
... This name, characteristic of the prophetic period, describes God as the King surrounded
and followed by theangelic hosts, and since the might of an oriental...
Destroyer (23 Occurrences)
... (4) In 1 Corinthians 10:10, "the destroyer" is theangelic agent to whose
instrumentality Paul attributes the plague of Numbers 16:46-49....
Michael (16 Occurrences)
... It is Michael also who leads theangelic armies in the war in heaven against "the
old serpent, he that is called the Devil and Satan" (Revelation 12:7...
Resources
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