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ἄγγελος -ου, ὁ
Word data
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Strongs: G00320
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Alternate spellings:
, ,
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Principle Parts:
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Part of speech:
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Instances in Scripture: 176
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UGNT instance count is different: 174
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All Scriptures cited: No
Etymology:
- LXX/Hebrew glosses:
in LXX chiefly for מַלְאָךְ;
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Time Period/Ancient Authors:
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Related words:
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Antonyms for all senses
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Synonyms for all senses:
Senses
Sense 1.0:
Definition:
Glosses:
a messenger;
Explanation:
Citations:
a messenger, one sent: [Mt 11:10](Mat 11:10), [Ja 22:25](Jas 22:25).
Sense 2.0:
Definition:
Glosses:
angel;
Explanation:
Citations:
As in LXX, in the special sense of angel, a spiritual, heavenly being, attendant upon God and employed as his messenger to men, to make known his purposes, as [Lk 1:11](Luk 1:11), or to execute them, as [Mt 4:6](Mat 4:6). The ἄ. in [Re 1:20](Rev 1:20) [2:1](Rev 2:1), al., is variously understood as
Sense 3.0:
Definition:
Citations:
a messenger or delegate,
Sense 4.0:
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a bishop or ruler,
Sense 5.0:
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a guardian angel,
Sense 6.0:
Definition:
Citations:
the prevailing spirit of each church, i.e. the Church itself. (Cf. Swete, Ap)., in l.; DB, iv, 991; Thayer, s.v.; Cremer, 18; MM, VGT, s.v.)