ANGELS a word signifying, both in the Hebrew and Greek, a messenger, and hence employed to denote any agent God sends forth to execute his purposes. It is used of an ordinary messenger (Job 1:14; 1Sa 11:3; Lu 7:24; 9:52), of prophets (Isa 42:19; Hag 1:13), of priests (Mal 2:7), and ministers of the New Testament (Re 1:20). It is also applied to such impersonal agents as the pestilence (2Sa 24:16,17; 2Ki 19:35), the wind (Ps 104:4). But its distinctive application is to certain heavenly intelligences whom God employs in carrying on his government of the world. The name does not denote their nature but their office as messengers. The appearances to Abraham at Mamre (Ge 18:2,22. Comp. Ge 19:1), to Jacob at Peniel (Ge 32:24,30), to Joshua at Gilgal (Jos 5:13,15), of the Angel of the Lord, were doubtless manifestations of the Divine presence, foreshadowings of the incarnation, revelations before the fulness of the time of the Son of God. (1.) The existence and orders of angelic beings can only be discovered from the Scriptures. Although the Bible does not treat of this subject specially, yet there are numerous incidental details that furnish us with ample information. Their personal existence is plainly implied in such passages as Ge 16:7,10,11; Jg 13:1-21; Mt 28:2-5; Heb 1:4, etc. These superior beings are very numerous. Thousand thousands, etc. (Da 7:10; Mt 26:53; Lu 2:13; Heb 12:22,23). They are also spoken of as of different ranks in dignity and power (Zec 1:9,11; Da 10:13; 12:1; 1Th 4:16; Jude 1:9; Eph 1:21; Col 1:16). (2.) As to their nature, they are spirits (Heb 1:14), like the soul of man, but not incorporeal. Such expressions as like the angels (Lu 20:36), and the fact that whenever angels appeared to man it was always in a human form (Ge 18:2; 19:1,10; Lu 24:4; Ac 1:10), and the titles that are applied to them (sons of God, Job 1:6; 38:7; Da 3:25; comp. Da 3:28) and to men (Lu 3:38), seem all to indicate some resemblance between them and the human race. Imperfection is ascribed to them as creatures (Job 4:18; Mt 24:36; 1Pe 1:12). As finite creatures they may fall under temptation; and accordingly we read of fallen angels. Of the cause and manner of their fall we are wholly ignorant. We know only that they left their first estate (Mt 25:41; Re 12:7,9), and that they are reserved unto judgement (2Pe 2:4). When the manna is called angels food, this is merely to denote its excellence (Ps 78:25). Angels never die (Lu 20:36). They are possessed of superhuman intelligence and power (Mr 13:32; 2Th 1:7; Ps 103:20). They are called holy (Lu 9:26), elect (1Ti 5:21). The redeemed in glory are like unto the angels (Lu 20:36). They are not to be worshipped (Col 2:18; Re 19:10). 3.) Their functions are manifold. (a) In the widest sense they are agents of Gods providence (Ex 12:23; Ps 104:4; Heb 11:28; 1Co 10:10; 2Sa 24:16; 1Ch 21:16; 2Ki 19:35; Ac 12:23). (b) They are specially Gods agents in carrying on his great work of redemption. There is no notice of angelic appearances to man till after the call of Abraham. From that time onward there are frequent references to their ministry on earth (Gen 18; 19; Ge 24:7,40; 28:12; 32:1). They appear to rebuke idolatry (Jg 2:1-4), to call Gideon (Jg 6:11,12), and to consecrate Samson (Jg 13:3). In the days of the prophets, from Samuel downward, the angels appear only in their behalf (1Ki 19:5; 2Ki 6:17; Zech 1-6; Da 4:13,23; 10:10,13,20,21). The Incarnation introduces a new era in the ministrations of angels. They come with their Lord to earth to do him service while here. They predict his advent (Mt 1:20; Lu 1:26-38), minister to him after his temptation and agony (Mt 4:11; Lu 22:43), and declare his resurrection and ascension (Mt 28:2-8; Joh 20:12,13; Ac 1:10,11). They are now ministering spirits to the people of God (Heb 1:14; Ps 34:7; 91:11; Mt 18:10; Ac 5:19; 8:26; 10:3; 12:7; 27:23). They rejoice over a penitent sinner (Lu 15:10). They bear the souls of the redeemed to paradise (Lu 16:22); and they will be the ministers of judgement hereafter on the great day (Mt 13:39,41,49; 16:27; 24:31). The passages (Ps 34:7; Mt 18:10) usually referred to in support of the idea that every individual has a particular guardian angel have no such meaning. They merely indicate that God employs the ministry of angels to deliver his people from affliction and danger, and that the angels do not think it below their dignity to minister even to children and to the least among Christs disciples. The angel of his presence (Isa 63:9. Comp. Ex 23:20,21; 32:34; 33:2; Nu 20:16) is probably rightly interpreted of the Messiah as the guide of his people. Others have supposed the expression to refer to Gabriel (Lu 1:19). CHERUB Plural CHERUBIM, an order of celestial beings or symbolical representations often referred to in the Old Testament and in the book of Revelation. The cherubim are variously represented as living creatures, Eze 1:1-28; Re 4:1-11; or as images wrought in tapestry, gold, or wood, Ex 36:35; 37:7; Eze 41:25; as having one, two, or four faces, Ex 25:20; Eze 10:14; 41:18; as having two, four, or six wings, 1Ki 6:27; Eze 1:6; Re 4:8; in the simplest form, as in the golden figures above the ark of the covenant; or in the most complex and sublime form, as in Ezekiels wonderful visions of the glory of God-discerning and ruling all things, and executing irresistibly and with the speed of thought all his wise and just decrees, Eze 1:1-28; 10:1-22. The fullest of these descriptions represents the cherub as a winged figure, like a man in form, full of eyes, and with a fourfold head-of a man, a lion, an ox, and an eagle-with wheels turning every way, and speed like the lightning; presenting the highest earthly forms and powers of creation in harmonious and perfect union, Eze 1:1-28; 10:1-22; Re 1:4-11. Usually also the cherubim stand in a special nearness to God; they are engaged in the loftiest adoration and service, moving in instant accordance with his will, Ps 18:10; Eze 1:26; 10:20; Re 4:1-11; they are seen in the temple inseparably associated with the mercy-seat-made of the same mass of pure gold, Ex 25:19, bending reverently over the place of Gods presence, Ps 99:1, where he met his people, Nu 7:89, accepted the blood of atonement, Le 16:14-16, and shone forth as their Savior, Ps 80:1 SERAPHIM Burning ones, celestial beings surrounding the throne of God. Compare De 4:24; Heb 12:29. They appear to be distinguished from the cherubim, Eze 1:5-12. The prophet Isaiah, Isa 6:2,3, represents them as reverently adoring the triune God, and burning with zeal to fly and execute his will. Each one had six wings, with two of which he covered his face, with two his feet, and with the two others he flew. They cried to one another, and said, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory! ISLAMIC ANGELS How many wings does an angel have? The Quran claims that Allah has created angels to have up to four wings, no more than that: All praise belongs to ALLAH, the originator of the heavens and the earth, Who employs the angels as Messengers, having wings, two, three, and four (mathna wa thulatha wa rubaAAa). HE adds to HIS creation whatever HE pleases; for ALLAH has power over all things. S. 35:1 However, by making this claim, the Quran contradicts the Holy Bible regarding this issue since there are angels that actually have six wings: In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and his train filled the temple. Above him stood the seraphim; each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one called to another and said: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.’ And the foundations of the thresholds shook at the voice of him who called, and the house was filled with smoke. And I said: ‘Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!’ Then flew one of the seraphim to me, having in his hand a burning coal which he had taken with tongs from the altar. And he touched my mouth, and said: ‘Behold, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away, and your sin forgiven.’ Isaiah 6:1-7 Moreover, the so-called sound narrations also contradict the Quran at this point since the ahadith state that Gabriel has six hundred wings! Narrated Abu Ishaq-Ash-Shaibani: I asked Zir bin Hubaish regarding the Statement of Allah: And was at a distance Of but two bow-lengths Or (even) nearer; So did (Allah) convey The Inspiration to His slave (Gabriel) and then he (Gabriel) Conveyed (that to Muhammad). (53.9-10) On that, Zir said, Ibn Masud informed us that the Prophet had seen Gabriel having 600 wings. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Volume 4, Book 54, Number 455) Narrated Abdullah: Regarding the Verses: ‘And was at a distance of but two bow-lengths or (even) nearer; So did (Allah) convey the Inspiration to His slave (Gabriel) and then he (Gabriel) conveyed (that to Muhammad…)’ (53.9-10). Ibn Masud narrated to us that the Prophet had seen Gabriel with six hundred wings. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Volume 6, Book 60, Number 379) ‘And was at a distance of but two bow-lengths or (even) nearer. So did Allah convey the Inspiration to His slave (Gabriel) and then he (Gabriel) conveyed that to Muhammad.’ (53.10) He said, Abdullah (bin Masud) informed us that Muhammad had seen Gabriel with six hundred wings. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Volume 6, Book 60, Number 380) WAS ANGEL GABRIEL A WORM OR A caterpillar? Heb 1:7 And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. {And of: Gr. And unto} Ps 104:4 2Peter 2:11 Angels which are greater in power and might YET, DOGS STOP THE ANGELS OF ISLAM..... From Bukhari Vol. 4, #448 Narrated Abu Talha: I heard Allahs Apostle saying; Angels (of Mercy) do not enter a house wherein there is a dog or a picture of a living creature (a human being or an animal). From Bukhari Vol. 7, #843 Narrated Salims father: Once Gabriel promised to visit the Prophet but he delayed and the Prophet got worried about that. At last he came out and found Gabriel and complained to him of his grief (for his delay). Gabriel said to him, We do not enter a place in which there is a picture or a dog. From Muslim, #5276: Abu Huraira reported Allahs Messenger as saying: Angels do not accompany the travelers who have with them a dog and a bell. From Muslim, #5279: Abu Huraira reported Allahs Messenger as saying: The bell is the musical instrument of Satan. SO, KILL THE DOGS.... HEHEHEHEHEHHEHEHEHEHEHEEEE From Bukhari Vol. 4, #540 Narrated Abdullah bin Umar: Allahs Apostle ordered that the dogs should be killed. From Abu Dawud #2839 Abd Allah B. Mughaffal reported the apostle of Allah as saying: Were dogs not a species of creature I should command that they all be killed; but kill every pure black one. From Muslim #3813 Abu Zubair heard Jabir Abdullah saying: Allahs messenger ordered us to kill dogs and we carried out this order so much so that we also killed the dog roaming with a women from the desert. Then Allahs apostle forbade their killing. He said: It is your duty to kill the jet-black (dog) having two spots (on the eyes) for it is a devil. COMMENT Jet-black (dog) having two spots (on the eyes) ARE DEVILS? SO, WORM GABRIEL GOT IT SELF FRIGHTEN BY A DEVIL? HAHAHAHHAHAHHHAHH CONTRADICTION SOME STRANGERS ARE ANGELS Heb 13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Ge 18:3; 19:2; Mt 25:35; Ro 12:13; 1Ti 3:2; 1Pe 4:9 NO, Angels CAN NOT walk ON earth Say, If there were settled, on earth, angels walking about in peace and quiet, We should certainly have sent them down from the heavens an angel for a messenger. Quran 17:95 FINALLY, THE SECRETS OF THAT ANGEL GABRIEL IS FOUND BUKHARI Volume 4, Book 55, Number 546: Narrated Anas: He (i.e. Gabriel), from amongst all the angels, is the enemy of the Jews. SATAN IS THE ONLY ENEMY OF JACOB.......
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