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==The Bible==
==The Bible==
{{seealso|Angels (Biblical)}}
{{seealso|Angels (Biblical)}}
In the [[Old Testament]], angel is translated from the [[Aramaic|Hebrew]] word "''mal'ak''", pronounced "''mal-awk''", and is used 213 times in the Old Testament.<ref>Strong's Hebrew Dictionary. [http://strongsnumbers.com/hebrew/4397.htm 4397.malak]</ref> In the [[New Testament]], angel is translated from the [[Greek language|Greek]] word "''aggelos''", pronounced "''ang'-el-os''", and is used 186 times in the New Testament.<ref>Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon Entry for Aggelos". [http://www.biblestudytools.com/lexicons/greek/kjv/aggelos.html BibleStudyTools.com].</ref> Both words, roughly translated, mean 'messenger'.
In the [[Old Testament]], angel is translated from the [[Aramaic|Hebrew]] word "''mal'ak''", pronounced "''mal-awk''", and is used 213 times in the Old Testament.<ref>Strong's Hebrew Dictionary. [http://strongsnumbers.com/hebrew/4397.htm 4397.malak]</ref> In the [[New Testament]], angel is translated from the [[Greek language|Greek]] word "''aggelos''", pronounced "''ang'-el-os''", and is used 186 times in the New Testament.<ref>Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon Entry for Aggelos". [http://www.biblestudytools.com/lexicons/greek/kjv/aggelos.html BibleStudyTools.com].</ref> Both words, roughly translated, mean 'messenger'. They were said to be extremely wise, knowing all that was occurring in the earth,<ref>The Bible. 2 Samuel 14:17-20.</ref> and to be very powerful.<ref>The Bible. Zechariah 12:8.</ref>
=== History ===  
=== History ===  
The first [[Bible|Biblical]] reference to angels is in Genesis 3:24 where, following the fall of man, the outcast humans are prevented from returning to the Garden of Eden by Cherubims.
The first [[Bible|Biblical]] reference to angels is in Genesis 3:24 where, following the fall of man, the outcast humans are prevented from returning to the Garden of Eden by Cherubims.
Angels, typical of their name, were often used to deliver messages to mankind, including Hagar,<ref>The Bible. Genesis 16:9-11; 21:17.</ref> Abraham,<ref>The Bible. 22:11-15.</ref> Zechariah,<ref>The Bible. Zechariah 1:9-6:5.</ref> Mary and Joseph,<ref>The Bible. Matthew 1:20-24; 2:19; Luke 1:26-2:21.</ref> Philip,<ref>The Bible. Acts 8:26.</ref> Cornelius,<ref>The Bible. Acts 10:7-22.</ref> Paul,<ref>The Bible. Acts 27:23-24.</ref> and John.<ref>The Bible. Revelation 1:1.</ref> They were also used to guide or protect people by God, including Abraham's servant<ref>The Bible. Genesis 24:7.</ref>, the Israelites with Moses,<ref>The Bible. Exodus 23:20-23; 32:34; 33:2; Numbers 20:16.</ref> the Israelites with Joshua,<ref>The Bible. Judges 2:1-4.</ref> Gideon,<ref>The Bible. Judges 6:12-22.</ref>, Samson's parents,<ref>The Bible. Judges 13:3-21.</ref> Daniel and his friends,<ref>The Bible. Daniel 3:28; 6:22.</ref> Jesus,<ref>The Bible. Luke 22:43.</ref> and the Apostles.<ref>The Bible. Acts 5:19-20; 12:7-11.</ref> In some cases they were also sent to punish or kill the wicked, including Baalam,<ref>The Bible. Numbers 22:22-35.</ref> Jerusalem,<ref>The Bible. 2 Samuel 24:16-17; 1 Chronicles 21:12-30.</ref> the Assyrians,<ref>The Bible. 2 Kings 19:35; 2 Chronicles 32:21; Isaiah 37:36.</ref> and Herod.<ref>The Bible. Acts 12:23.</ref>
As seen in the book of Revelation, angels will be used to bring plagues upon the world who, worshiping the antichrist, is in complete rebellion against God.<ref>The Bible. Revelation 7:2; 8:7-13; 9:11-14; 16:3-8.</ref>
==== Fall ====
==== Fall ====
Biblically, the angels which did not keep their first estate, sinning, God cast into Hell and has reserved in eternal chains under darkness until the great day's Judgment.<ref>The Bible. Jude 1:6; 2 Peter 2:4.</ref> Given the account of this in Judges 9:8-15 and Ezekiel 31, 'Eden' was not only a garden for the creation of mankind, but the original dwellingplace of the angels,<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 28:13; 31:9,16,18.</ref> with a rebellion that began by many of the angels seeking a king to reign over them. The Fig Tree, Olive Tree, and Vine, each symbolizing an angel or type of angel, refused, while the bramble, Satan, became their leader.
Biblically, the angels which did not keep their first estate, sinning, God cast into Hell and has reserved in eternal chains under darkness until the great day's Judgment.<ref>The Bible. Jude 1:6; 2 Peter 2:4.</ref> Given the account of this in Judges 9:8-15 and Ezekiel 31, 'Eden' was not only a garden for the creation of mankind, but the original dwellingplace of the angels,<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 28:13; 31:9,16,18.</ref> with a rebellion that began by many of the angels seeking a king to reign over them. The Fig Tree, Olive Tree, and Vine, each symbolizing an angel or type of angel, refused, while the bramble, Satan, became their leader. Sometime after the fall of the angels, Eden was destroyed and turned into a "desolate wilderness".<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 36:35; Joel 2:3.</ref>
 
Sometime after the fall of the angels, Eden was destroyed and turned into a "desolate wilderness".<ref>The Bible. Ezekiel 36:35; Joel 2:3.</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Angels, in Judaeo-Christian tradition, are creatures of unknown origin, said to be "ministering spirits" sent on behalf of the heirs of salvation.[1] More broadly, they can be regarded as Jungian archetypes of nonhuman bringers of good,[2] and many religions have parallel concepts. Some angels are powerful beings that bring revelations, while others are benefactors to individuals.

In Islam, the Angel Gabriel is described to have revealed the Koran to Muhammad. The Angel Moroni revealed the tenets of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (i.e., Mormon) to Joseph Smith.

Lucifer is described as a "fallen angel" who became the Adversary. In Paradise Lost, he is quoted as saying that it is better to rule in Hell than to serve in Heaven.

The Bible

See also: Angels (Biblical)

In the Old Testament, angel is translated from the Hebrew word "mal'ak", pronounced "mal-awk", and is used 213 times in the Old Testament.[3] In the New Testament, angel is translated from the Greek word "aggelos", pronounced "ang'-el-os", and is used 186 times in the New Testament.[4] Both words, roughly translated, mean 'messenger'. They were said to be extremely wise, knowing all that was occurring in the earth,[5] and to be very powerful.[6]

History

The first Biblical reference to angels is in Genesis 3:24 where, following the fall of man, the outcast humans are prevented from returning to the Garden of Eden by Cherubims.

Angels, typical of their name, were often used to deliver messages to mankind, including Hagar,[7] Abraham,[8] Zechariah,[9] Mary and Joseph,[10] Philip,[11] Cornelius,[12] Paul,[13] and John.[14] They were also used to guide or protect people by God, including Abraham's servant[15], the Israelites with Moses,[16] the Israelites with Joshua,[17] Gideon,[18], Samson's parents,[19] Daniel and his friends,[20] Jesus,[21] and the Apostles.[22] In some cases they were also sent to punish or kill the wicked, including Baalam,[23] Jerusalem,[24] the Assyrians,[25] and Herod.[26]

As seen in the book of Revelation, angels will be used to bring plagues upon the world who, worshiping the antichrist, is in complete rebellion against God.[27]

Fall

Biblically, the angels which did not keep their first estate, sinning, God cast into Hell and has reserved in eternal chains under darkness until the great day's Judgment.[28] Given the account of this in Judges 9:8-15 and Ezekiel 31, 'Eden' was not only a garden for the creation of mankind, but the original dwellingplace of the angels,[29] with a rebellion that began by many of the angels seeking a king to reign over them. The Fig Tree, Olive Tree, and Vine, each symbolizing an angel or type of angel, refused, while the bramble, Satan, became their leader. Sometime after the fall of the angels, Eden was destroyed and turned into a "desolate wilderness".[30]

References

  1. ↑ The Bible. Hebrews 1:13-14.
  2. ↑ Megge Hill Fitz-Randolph (20 December 2008), Angels and Archetypes: The Same or Different? What's the Connection Between Celestial Order and Humans?, Suite101
  3. ↑ Strong's Hebrew Dictionary. 4397.malak
  4. ↑ Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon Entry for Aggelos". BibleStudyTools.com.
  5. ↑ The Bible. 2 Samuel 14:17-20.
  6. ↑ The Bible. Zechariah 12:8.
  7. ↑ The Bible. Genesis 16:9-11; 21:17.
  8. ↑ The Bible. 22:11-15.
  9. ↑ The Bible. Zechariah 1:9-6:5.
  10. ↑ The Bible. Matthew 1:20-24; 2:19; Luke 1:26-2:21.
  11. ↑ The Bible. Acts 8:26.
  12. ↑ The Bible. Acts 10:7-22.
  13. ↑ The Bible. Acts 27:23-24.
  14. ↑ The Bible. Revelation 1:1.
  15. ↑ The Bible. Genesis 24:7.
  16. ↑ The Bible. Exodus 23:20-23; 32:34; 33:2; Numbers 20:16.
  17. ↑ The Bible. Judges 2:1-4.
  18. ↑ The Bible. Judges 6:12-22.
  19. ↑ The Bible. Judges 13:3-21.
  20. ↑ The Bible. Daniel 3:28; 6:22.
  21. ↑ The Bible. Luke 22:43.
  22. ↑ The Bible. Acts 5:19-20; 12:7-11.
  23. ↑ The Bible. Numbers 22:22-35.
  24. ↑ The Bible. 2 Samuel 24:16-17; 1 Chronicles 21:12-30.
  25. ↑ The Bible. 2 Kings 19:35; 2 Chronicles 32:21; Isaiah 37:36.
  26. ↑ The Bible. Acts 12:23.
  27. ↑ The Bible. Revelation 7:2; 8:7-13; 9:11-14; 16:3-8.
  28. ↑ The Bible. Jude 1:6; 2 Peter 2:4.
  29. ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 28:13; 31:9,16,18.
  30. ↑ The Bible. Ezekiel 36:35; Joel 2:3.
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