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Bookmark or Share- Angel and demon - Celestial Beings, Spirits, & Mythology | BritannicaBenevolent beings, usually angels but sometimes ghosts of ancestors or other spiritual beings that have been placated by sacrifices or other rituals, assist humans in achieving a proper rapport with God, other spiritual beings, or humans’ life situations.
- 21 Fascinating Facts About Angels in the Bible - Learn ReligionsOnly three angels are mentioned by name in the canonical books of the Bible: Gabriel, Michael, and the fallen angel Lucifer, or Satan.
- angel, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English DictionaryA dead person envisaged as having become an angel; the spirit of a person who has died considered as having passed into heaven. Cf. angel baby, n.
- Angelology: The Doctrine of Angels | Bible.orgThough other words are used for these spiritual beings, the primary word used in the Bible is angel. Three other terms undoubtedly referring to angels are seraphim (Isa. 6:2), cherubim (Ezek. 10:1-3), and ministering spirits , which is perhaps more of a description than a name (Heb. 1:13).
- Angels in the Bible: What Do We Actually Know About Them?Angels in the Bible appear to have a rank and order. The angel hierarchy is supported by Jude 9, when the angel Michael is called an “archangel”—a title that indicates rule or authority over other angels.
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