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messenger, messengers, couriers

Facts:

The term "messenger" refers to someone who is given a message to tell others.

  • In ancient times, a messenger would be sent from the battlefield to tell people back in the city what was happening.
  • An angel is a special kind of messenger whom God sends to give people messages. Some translations translate "angel" as "messenger."
  • John the Baptist was called a messenger who came before Jesus to announce the Messiah's coming and to prepare people to receive him.
  • Jesus's apostles were his messengers to go share with other people the good news about the kingdom of God.

(See also: angel, apostle, John (the Baptist))

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H1319, H4397, H4398, H5046, H6735, H6737, H7323, G32, G652