![]() And he made them a feast and baked unleavened bread, and they ate. Then you may rise up early and go on your way.” They said, “No we will spend the night in the town square.” But he pressed them strongly so they turned aside to him and entered his house. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them and bowed himself with his face to the earth and said, “My lords, please turn aside to your servant's house and spend the night and wash your feet. The two angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. Bible Verses about Entertaining Angels Genesis 19:1-3 Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow over his head, and his face was like the sun, and his legs like pillars of fire. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. Matthew 28:2-3Īnd behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. ![]() And the four had their faces and their wings thus: their wings touched one another. Under their wings on their four sides they had human hands. Their legs were straight, and the soles of their feet were like the sole of a calf's foot. And this was their appearance: they had a human likeness, but each had four faces, and each of them had four wings. Ezekiel 1:5-9Īnd from the midst of it came the likeness of four living creatures. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. Matthew 26:53ĭo you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels? Hebrews 1:14Īre they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation? How angels are described in the Bible Isaiah 6:2Ībove him stood the seraphim. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven. See that you do not despise one of these little ones. My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths, and they have not harmed me, because I was found blameless before him and also before you, O king, I have done no harm. On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone. Bible Verses about Guardian Angels Exodus 23:20īehold, I send an angel before you to guard you on the way and to bring you to the place that I have prepared.įor he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. Take time to reflect on these Bible verses about angels to learn more about these powerful emissaries of God. Revelation 12:7-9 says that a third of the angels fell from heaven when they followed Satan.Īs you can see, angels play an important part in carrying out God’s plan for the world. ![]() Fallen angels, also known as demons, were angels who rebelled against God, and were cast out of heaven for their disobedience. Not all angels are faithful servants of God. The angel of the Lord also appears in the New Testament to announce the birth of Jesus (Luke 2:9-12) and to roll away the stone at his tomb (Matthew 28:2). The angel of the Lord primarily serves as a messenger from God, preparing the way for God’s appearance and intervention (Exodus 3:2). The angel of the Lord appears frequently in the Old Testament, usually when something dramatic or meaningful is about to happen. The angel of the Lord is another prominent angel in the Bible. The two most famous examples of angels in the Bible (and the only ones given names) are the angel Gabriel who stands in the Lord's presence (Luke 1:19), and Michael who fights against Satan and the enemies of God (Revelation 12:7). ![]() They are present during his birth (Luke 1:26-38), his temptation in the wilderness (Matthew 4:11), his resurrection from the dead (John 20:11-13), and they will appear with him again at the final judgment (Matthew 16:27). ![]() In the New Testament, angels are often seen accompanying Jesus. The English word "angel" comes from the Greek word ἄγγελος, meaning "messenger." Angels give messages to God’s people (Genesis 22:11-22), praise and worship God (Isaiah 6:2-3), provide protection for God’s people (Psalm 91:11-12), and carry out God’s judgment (2 Kings 19:35). According to the Bible, angels are spiritual beings, created by God to serve His purposes. ![]()
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