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Definition and OriginThe term "angles" in the context of the Bible does not refer to geometric figures but is often associated with the concept of "angels," spiritual beings created by God. However, in a broader sense, angles can also refer to the various perspectives or interpretations of biblical texts and teachings.
Biblical ReferencesWhile the Bible does not explicitly mention "angles" as a concept, it does provide numerous instances where understanding and interpretation play a crucial role. For example, in
2 Timothy 2:15 , Paul advises Timothy, "Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth." This verse underscores the importance of correctly interpreting Scripture, which can be seen as understanding the "angles" of biblical teachings.
Interpretation and UnderstandingThe Bible encourages believers to seek wisdom and understanding.
Proverbs 4:7 states, "Wisdom is supreme; therefore acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding." This pursuit of understanding can be likened to examining the different angles or facets of biblical truth.
The Role of the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit plays a vital role in guiding believers to understand the Scriptures. In
John 16:13 , Jesus promises, "However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth." The Holy Spirit helps believers discern the various angles of biblical teachings, ensuring that interpretations align with God's intended message.
Application in Teaching and PreachingIn teaching and preaching, understanding the angles of Scripture is essential for conveying God's message accurately.
Ephesians 4:11-12 highlights the roles within the church: "And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ." These roles require a deep understanding of Scripture from multiple angles to effectively equip and edify the church.
Challenges in InterpretationInterpreting the Bible can present challenges, as different angles may lead to varying interpretations.
2 Peter 3:16 acknowledges this difficulty: "He writes this way in all his letters, speaking in them about such matters. Some parts of his letters are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction." This verse warns against misinterpretation and emphasizes the need for careful study and reliance on the Holy Spirit.
ConclusionWhile the Bible does not directly address "angles" as a concept, the idea of understanding and interpreting Scripture from various perspectives is deeply embedded in biblical teaching. Believers are encouraged to seek wisdom, rely on the Holy Spirit, and approach Scripture with a heart open to understanding its many facets.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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n. pl.) An ancient Low German tribe, that settled in Britain, which came to be called Engla-land (Angleland or England). The Angles probably came from the district of Angeln (now within the limits of Schleswig), and the country now Lower Hanover, etc.
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How theAngles, Being Invited into Britain, at First Drove Off the...
... XV. How theAngles, being invited into Britain, at first drove off the enemy; but
not long after, making a league with them, turned their weapons against their...
How the Province of the MidlandAngles Became Christian under King...
... BOOK III CHAP. XXI. How the province of the MidlandAngles became Christian
under King Peada. [653 AD]. AT this time, the Middle...
How Fursa Built a Monastery among the EastAngles, and of his...
... XIX. How Fursa built a monastery among the EastAngles, and of his visions and sanctity,
to which, his flesh remaining uncorrupted after death bore testimony....
How, when Honorius Died, Deusdedit Became Archbishop of Canterbury...
... XX. How, when Honorius died, Deusdedit became Archbishop of Canterbury; and of those
who were at that time bishops of the EastAngles, and of the church of...
How the Britons Obtained their First victory Over theAngles...
... BOOK I CHAP. XVI. How the Britons obtained their first victory over the
Angles, under the command of Ambrosius, a Roman. [456 AD]....
Edwin was So Zealous for the True Worship, that He Likewise...
... EDWIN was so zealous for the true worship, that he likewise persuaded Earpwald,
king of the EastAngles, and son of Redwald, to abandonhis idolatrous...
How when King Penda was Slain, the Province of the Mercians...
... commanders, who had come to Penda's assistance, were almost all of them slain; among
whom was Ethelhere,^ brother and successor to Anna, king of the EastAngles...
Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England
... XV. How theAngles, being invited into Britain, at first drove off the enemy; but
not long after, making a league with them, turned their weapons against their...
Of the Life and Death of the Abbess Hilda. [614-680 AD ]
... When she had resolved to quit the secular habit, and to serve Him alone, she withdrew
into the province of the EastAngles, for she was allied to the king there...
How under King Sigbert, through the Preaching of Cedd, the East...
... Wherefore Oswy, sending into the province of the MidlandAngles, summoned the man
of God, Cedd, and, giving him another priest for his companion, sent them to...
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Angles (20 Occurrences)... The
Angles probably came from the district of Angeln (now within the limits of
Schleswig), and the country now Lower Hanover, etc.
...Angles (20 Occurrences).
...Forming (27 Occurrences)
... YLT). Exodus 26:24 The two are to be joined together at the base and at
the top to one ring, forming the twoangles. (BBE). Exodus...
Angle-plates (2 Occurrences)
Angle-plates. Angle-plate, Angle-plates.Angles . Multi-Version Concordance...
(BBE). Angle-plate, Angle-plates.Angles . Reference Bible.
Quadrangle (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A plane figure having fourangles, and
consequently four sides; any figure having fourangles....
Weaving (4 Occurrences)
... Then, by means of a darning needle which takes the place of the shuttle in the loom,
other threads are interlaced back and forth at rightangles to the first...
Wide (206 Occurrences)
... 1. (superl.) Having considerable distance or extent between the sides; spacious
across; much extended in a direction at rightangles to that of length; not...
Fret (9 Occurrences)
... See Fretwork. 17. (n.) An ornament consisting of small fillets or slats intersecting
each other or bent at rightangles, as in classical designs, or at oblique...
Diamond (5 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A geometrical figure, consisting of four equal straight lines, and having
two of the interiorangles acute and two obtuse; a rhombus; a lozenge....
Plating (13 Occurrences)
... them with gold. (BBE). Exodus 27:2 Put horns at the fourangles of it, made
of the same, plating it all with brass. (BBE). Exodus 30...
Pentagon (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) A plane figure having fiveangles and five sides;
any figure having fiveangles. Multi-Version Concordance...
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