In the biblical narrative, the term "angel" is primarily used to describe celestial beings created by God to serve as His messengers and agents. However, there are instances in Scripture where human beings are referred to as "angels," highlighting their role as messengers or representatives of God.

Celestial Spirits:

Angels, as celestial spirits, are depicted throughout the Bible as powerful and holy beings who dwell in the presence of God. They are often tasked with delivering divine messages, executing God's will, and ministering to believers. The Book of Hebrews describes angels as "ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation" (Hebrews 1:14). Their appearances in Scripture often evoke awe and fear, underscoring their otherworldly nature and the divine authority they carry.

Men Called Angels:

While the primary understanding of angels is that of celestial beings, there are notable instances where human beings are referred to as "angels" in the Bible. This usage emphasizes their role as messengers or representatives of God, rather than suggesting they possess the same nature as celestial angels.

1. The Angel of the LORD:
In some Old Testament passages, the "Angel of the LORD" appears to individuals, delivering messages or guidance. While this figure is often understood to be a theophany or a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ, there are interpretations that consider the human recipients of these messages as "angels" in the sense of being chosen to receive and convey divine communication.

2. Prophets and Priests:
In the prophetic and priestly roles, individuals are sometimes seen as "angels" due to their function as God's messengers. Malachi 2:7 states, "For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the LORD of Hosts" . Here, the term "messenger" is synonymous with "angel" in its original Hebrew context.

3. John the Baptist:
In the New Testament, John the Baptist is described as a messenger preparing the way for Christ. Mark 1:2 quotes the prophecy from Malachi, "Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way" . The Greek word for "messenger" is "angelos," the same word used for celestial angels, highlighting John's role as a divinely appointed herald.

4. The Seven Churches:
In the Book of Revelation, the letters to the seven churches are addressed to the "angels" of those churches (Revelation 2-3). While interpretations vary, one perspective is that these "angels" refer to the human leaders or representatives of the churches, tasked with receiving and disseminating the messages from Christ.

In conclusion, while angels are predominantly understood as celestial beings, the Bible occasionally uses the term to describe human messengers of God. This usage underscores the importance of their role in conveying divine truth and guidance, aligning with the broader biblical theme of God using both heavenly and earthly agents to accomplish His purposes.2 Samuel 19:27
And he has slandered your servant to my lord the king; but my lord the king is as an angel of God: do therefore what is good in your eyes.
Nave's Topical Index

Of Good Angels
... used in the world of spirits.) And cannot that ministering spirit see them ... May they
celestial joys rehearse,. ... that this is effected by the ministry of an angel. ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 71 of good angels.htm

The Poor in Spirit are Enriched with a Kingdom
... like David's harp, drives away the evil spirit of sorrow ... man can conceive, nor the
tongue of angel express. ... The gates of this celestial kingdom are not shut at ...
/.../watson/the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/5 the poor in spirit.htm

On the Angels.
... 2061] and there must also be some angel that encampeth ... or inspiration of the Holy
Spirit, not having ... order of rational creatures among celestial existences is ...
/.../origen/origen de principiis/chapter viii on the angels.htm

Proofs of the Foregoing, Drawn from the Gospels of Mark and Luke.
... 3. And the angel of the Lord, he says, appeared ... the Lord our God." [3418] The Holy
Spirit evidently thus ... the highest, that is, of super-celestial things, and ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter x proofs of the foregoing.htm

The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit
... in rhapsody divine, and in ecstasy celestial, we enjoy ... show the absolute necessity
of the Spirit's work in ... Talk about tying angel's wings with green withes, or ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/the outpouring of the holy.htm

They Shall be Called the Children of God
... of God are of a more noble and celestial spirit than men ... The finger of God's Spirit
touching the lute-strings of ... The angel says to John, I am thy fellow-servant ...
/.../the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/19 they shall be called.htm

The First Homily. On the Annunciation to the Holy virgin Mary.
... joy, since the sojourn of the Holy Spirit has been ... is urgent to summon those who
mind celestial things to ... And the angel immediately proceeded to say, The Lord ...
/.../the first homily on the.htm

Proofs in Continuation, Extracted from St. John's Gospel the ...
... was by Him, of whom Gabriel is the angel, who also ... spirit coming down from on high
to men, saying, "The ... us, He sent the gift of the celestial Spirit over all ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xiproofs in continuation extracted.htm

On Faith
... he told him plainly, "I am of thy fellow-servants, the Prophets;" [Rev.22] not God,
not an angel, not a human spirit. ... May they celestial joys rehearse,. ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 122 on faith.htm

The Epistle of Judas
... pollute their flesh, scorn the Powers celestial, and scoff ... a genuine expression of
the love-spirit in the ... primitive church it was usually angel-worship which ...
/.../moffat/the general epistles james peter and judas/the epistle of judas.htm

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