Angel
In our current use of the word, an “angel” is a heavenly being who serves God and carries out his will. In the Bible, a development can be seen in the image people had of angels, imbuing them with an increasing number of personality traits.
Servants of God
The representation of angels in the Bible stems from the assumption that heaven is organised like a royal court. God is seen as the king
Where Does the Word “Angel” Come from?
The word “angel” derives from the Greek
After the Babylonian exile, a shift takes place in the role that angels fulfil (see Angel NT
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