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Definition and Origin
The term "angles" in the context of the Bible does not refer to geometric figures but is often associated with the concept of "angels," spiritual beings created by God. However, in a broader sense, angles can also refer to the various perspectives or interpretations of biblical texts and teachings.

Biblical References
While the Bible does not explicitly mention "angles" as a concept, it does provide numerous instances where understanding and interpretation play a crucial role. For example, in 2 Timothy 2:15 , Paul advises Timothy, "Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth." This verse underscores the importance of correctly interpreting Scripture, which can be seen as understanding the "angles" of biblical teachings.

Interpretation and Understanding
The Bible encourages believers to seek wisdom and understanding. Proverbs 4:7 states, "Wisdom is supreme; therefore acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding." This pursuit of understanding can be likened to examining the different angles or facets of biblical truth.

The Role of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in guiding believers to understand the Scriptures. In John 16:13 , Jesus promises, "However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth." The Holy Spirit helps believers discern the various angles of biblical teachings, ensuring that interpretations align with God's intended message.

Application in Teaching and Preaching
In teaching and preaching, understanding the angles of Scripture is essential for conveying God's message accurately. Ephesians 4:11-12 highlights the roles within the church: "And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ." These roles require a deep understanding of Scripture from multiple angles to effectively equip and edify the church.

Challenges in Interpretation
Interpreting the Bible can present challenges, as different angles may lead to varying interpretations. 2 Peter 3:16 acknowledges this difficulty: "He writes this way in all his letters, speaking in them about such matters. Some parts of his letters are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction." This verse warns against misinterpretation and emphasizes the need for careful study and reliance on the Holy Spirit.

Conclusion
While the Bible does not directly address "angles" as a concept, the idea of understanding and interpreting Scripture from various perspectives is deeply embedded in biblical teaching. Believers are encouraged to seek wisdom, rely on the Holy Spirit, and approach Scripture with a heart open to understanding its many facets.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(n. pl.) An ancient Low German tribe, that settled in Britain, which came to be called Engla-land (Angleland or England). The Angles probably came from the district of Angeln (now within the limits of Schleswig), and the country now Lower Hanover, etc.
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How the Angles, Being Invited into Britain, at First Drove Off the ...
... XV. How the Angles, being invited into Britain, at first drove off the enemy; but
not long after, making a league with them, turned their weapons against their ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xv how the angles.htm

How the Province of the Midland Angles Became Christian under King ...
... BOOK III CHAP. XXI. How the province of the Midland Angles became Christian
under King Peada. [653 AD]. AT this time, the Middle ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xxi how the province.htm

How Fursa Built a Monastery among the East Angles, and of his ...
... XIX. How Fursa built a monastery among the East Angles, and of his visions and sanctity,
to which, his flesh remaining uncorrupted after death bore testimony. ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xix how fursa built.htm

How, when Honorius Died, Deusdedit Became Archbishop of Canterbury ...
... XX. How, when Honorius died, Deusdedit became Archbishop of Canterbury; and of those
who were at that time bishops of the East Angles, and of the church of ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xx how when honorius.htm

How the Britons Obtained their First victory Over the Angles ...
... BOOK I CHAP. XVI. How the Britons obtained their first victory over the
Angles, under the command of Ambrosius, a Roman. [456 AD]. ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xvi how the britons.htm

Edwin was So Zealous for the True Worship, that He Likewise ...
... EDWIN was so zealous for the true worship, that he likewise persuaded Earpwald,
king of the East Angles, and son of Redwald, to abandonhis idolatrous ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xv edwin was so.htm

How when King Penda was Slain, the Province of the Mercians ...
... commanders, who had come to Penda's assistance, were almost all of them slain; among
whom was Ethelhere,^ brother and successor to Anna, king of the East Angles ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xxiv how when king.htm

Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England
... XV. How the Angles, being invited into Britain, at first drove off the enemy; but
not long after, making a league with them, turned their weapons against their ...
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Of the Life and Death of the Abbess Hilda. [614-680 AD ]
... When she had resolved to quit the secular habit, and to serve Him alone, she withdrew
into the province of the East Angles, for she was allied to the king there ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xxiii of the life.htm

How under King Sigbert, through the Preaching of Cedd, the East ...
... Wherefore Oswy, sending into the province of the Midland Angles, summoned the man
of God, Cedd, and, giving him another priest for his companion, sent them to ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xxii how under king.htm

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Angles (20 Occurrences)
... The Angles probably came from the district of Angeln (now within the limits of
Schleswig), and the country now Lower Hanover, etc. ...Angles (20 Occurrences). ...
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Forming (27 Occurrences)
... YLT). Exodus 26:24 The two are to be joined together at the base and at
the top to one ring, forming the two angles. (BBE). Exodus ...
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Angle-plates (2 Occurrences)
Angle-plates. Angle-plate, Angle-plates. Angles . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(BBE). Angle-plate, Angle-plates. Angles . Reference Bible.
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Quadrangle (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A plane figure having four angles, and
consequently four sides; any figure having four angles. ...
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Weaving (4 Occurrences)
... Then, by means of a darning needle which takes the place of the shuttle in the loom,
other threads are interlaced back and forth at right angles to the first ...
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Wide (206 Occurrences)
... 1. (superl.) Having considerable distance or extent between the sides; spacious
across; much extended in a direction at right angles to that of length; not ...
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Fret (9 Occurrences)
... See Fretwork. 17. (n.) An ornament consisting of small fillets or slats intersecting
each other or bent at right angles, as in classical designs, or at oblique ...
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Diamond (5 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A geometrical figure, consisting of four equal straight lines, and having
two of the interior angles acute and two obtuse; a rhombus; a lozenge. ...
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Plating (13 Occurrences)
... them with gold. (BBE). Exodus 27:2 Put horns at the four angles of it, made
of the same, plating it all with brass. (BBE). Exodus 30 ...
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Pentagon (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) A plane figure having five angles and five sides;
any figure having five angles. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Angles (20 Occurrences)

Exodus 25:26
And make four gold rings and put them at the four angles, on the four feet of the table;
(BBE)

Exodus 26:23
With two boards for the angles of the House at the back.
(BBE)

Exodus 26:24
The two are to be joined together at the base and at the top to one ring, forming the two angles.
(BBE)

Exodus 27:2
Put horns at the four angles of it, made of the same, plating it all with brass.
(BBE)

Exodus 27:4
And make a network of brass, with four brass rings at its four angles.
(BBE)

Exodus 36:28
And two boards for the angles at the back.
(BBE)

Exodus 36:29
These were joined together at the base and at the top to one ring, so forming the two angles.
(BBE)

Exodus 37:3
And he made four gold rings for its four angles, two on one side and two on the other,
(BBE)

Exodus 37:13
And he made four gold rings, and put the rings at the angles of its four feet.
(BBE)

Exodus 38:2
And he put horns at its four angles made of the same, plating it all with brass;
(BBE)

Exodus 38:5
And four rings for the four angles of this network, to take the rods.
(BBE)

1 Kings 6:31
And for the entrance of the oracle he made doors of olive-wood: the lintel and door-posts were a fifth part of the wall.
(See JPS)

1 Kings 7:30
Every base had four wheels of brass, turning on brass rods, and their four angles had angle-plates under them; the angle-plates under the base were of metal, and there were ornaments at the side of every one.
(BBE)

1 Kings 7:34
And there were four angle-plates at the four angles of every base, forming part of the structure of the base.
(BBE)

2 Chronicles 26:15
And in Jerusalem he made machines, the invention of expert men, to be placed on the towers and angles of the walls for sending arrows and great stones. And his name was honoured far and wide; for he was greatly helped till he was strong.
(BBE)

Ezekiel 41:22
The altar was made of wood, and was three cubits high and two cubits long; it had angles, and its base and sides were of wood; and he said to me, This is the table which is before the Lord.
(BBE)

Ezekiel 43:20
You are to take some of its blood and put it on the four horns and on the four angles of the shelf and on the edge all round: and you are to make it clean and free from sin.
(BBE)

Ezekiel 45:19
And the priest is to take some of the blood of the sin-offering and put it on the uprights at the sides of the doors of the house, and on the four angles of the shelf of the altar, and on the sides of the doorway of the inner square.
(BBE)

Ezekiel 46:21
And he took me out into the outer square and made me go by the four angles of the square; and I saw that in every angle of the open square there was a space shut in.
(BBE)

Ezekiel 46:22
In the four angles there were spaces walled in, forty cubits long and thirty wide; the four were of the same size.
(BBE)

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