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ἄγγελος -ου, ὁ

Word data

  • Strongs: G00320

  • Alternate spellings:

, ,

  • Principle Parts:

  • Part of speech:

  • Instances in Scripture: 176

  • UGNT instance count is different: 174

  • All Scriptures cited: No

Etymology:

  • LXX/Hebrew glosses:

in LXX chiefly for מַלְאָךְ;

  • Time Period/Ancient Authors:

  • Related words:

  • Antonyms for all senses

  • Synonyms for all senses:

Senses

Sense 1.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

a messenger;

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a messenger, one sent: [Mt 11:10](Mat 11:10), [Ja 22:25](Jas 22:25).

Sense 2.0:

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Glosses:

angel;

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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:

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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:

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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.)