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In the biblical narrative, angels are often depicted as messengers of God, serving as intermediaries between the divine and human realms. The appearances of angels to Moses are significant events that underscore the divine guidance and authority bestowed upon him as a leader and prophet of Israel.

1. The Burning Bush (Exodus 3:1-6): One of the most notable appearances of an angel to Moses occurs in the account of the burning bush. While Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law Jethro near Mount Horeb, "the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire from within a bush" (Exodus 3:2). This encounter is pivotal, as it marks the moment when God calls Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. The angelic presence in the burning bush signifies the holiness of the ground and the divine nature of the mission Moses is about to undertake. The angel serves as a manifestation of God's presence, preparing Moses for his role as a deliverer.

2. Guidance in the Wilderness (Exodus 14:19-20): After the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, an angel plays a crucial role in guiding and protecting them. "Then the Angel of God, who had been traveling in front of the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them" (Exodus 14:19). This angelic presence is instrumental in safeguarding the Israelites from the pursuing Egyptian army, demonstrating God's ongoing protection and guidance during their journey through the wilderness.

3. The Giving of the Law (Acts 7:38): In the New Testament, Stephen, in his speech before the Sanhedrin, refers to Moses' encounter with an angel at Mount Sinai during the giving of the Law. "He was in the assembly in the wilderness, with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers. And he received living words to pass on to us" (Acts 7:38). This reference highlights the angel's role in the transmission of the divine law, emphasizing the sacredness and authority of the commandments given to Moses.

Throughout these encounters, angels serve as divine agents, facilitating communication between God and Moses. They underscore the sanctity of Moses' mission and the divine endorsement of his leadership. The appearances of angels to Moses are integral to understanding the unfolding of God's plan for the Israelites and the establishment of the covenant relationship between God and His people.

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Exodus 3:2
And the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire out of the middle of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed.
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The Essence of God Never Appeared in Itself. Divine Appearances to ...
... the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, since it ... It is manifest, accordingly, that
all those appearances to the ... to Moses;" and not, rather, The angel said to ...
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The Angel of the Lord in the Pentateuch, and the Book of Joshua.
... a measure of the gifts of the Spirit of God ... in order that every thought of a lower
angel may be ... then, contains the indication, that such appearances must only ...
/.../hengstenberg/christology of the old testament/the angel of the lord.htm

Paul Before the Council.
... that they imagined them to have been transient appearances, or temporary ... Sadducees
say, that there is no resurrection, neither angel nor spirit: but the ...
/.../dick/lectures on the acts of the apostles/lecture xxvi paul before the.htm

The Faith of Moses.
... the body of his servant, in the spirit of John ... Nothing is said of his appearances
before Pharaoh; nothing of ... they had heard the voice of the angel that spoke ...
/.../the expositors bible the epistle to the hebrews/chapter xii the faith of.htm

On the Creation of the World
... and cause those more than frightful appearances, radiating with ... the dragon seduced
Eve, the angel Gabriel brought ... the same day the Holy Spirit overflowed the ...
/.../victorinus/on the creation of the world/on the creation of the.htm

Chapter i.
... we should not be deceived by appearances, but that ... have been taught that though an
angel from heaven ... His Holy Apostles, Believe not every spirit [1165] .' Such ...
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Acts VII
... for a trial, to keep up appearances before the ... the congregation in the wilderness,
with the angel who spoke ... and ears, you are always resisting the Holy Spirit. ...
/.../mcgarvey/a commentary on acts of the apostles/acts vii.htm

Whether it is Fitting for the Holy Ghost to be Sent visibly?
... For the purpose of the bodily appearances of those things ... said to be sent visibly,
and not as an angel. ... Cor.12:7)"-"the manifestation of the Spirit is given ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether it is fitting for 2.htm

The Divine Word
... with knowledge, intelligence, and wisdom, and become an angel. ... handle Me and see,
for a spirit hath not ... the very truths of heaven, but are appearances of them ...
/.../swedenborg/spiritual life and the word of god/part fourththe divine word.htm

Summary view of the Pre-Existence and Divinity of Our Saviour and ...
... under the influence of the divine Spirit, seeing his ... Old Testament were Christophanies;
that is, appearances of the ... not the Logos, but an angel, that appeared ...
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