CategoryTheological Term / Heavenly Being
Modern Equivalenta divine messenger; a spiritual being created by God.
KJV Word TypeNoun
DefinitionFrom the Greek angelos and Hebrew malak, meaning "messenger." Angels are spiritual beings created by God, superior to humans, who serve as His messengers, worshippers, and agents in the world. Archangels (chief angels) include Michael and are among the highest angelic ranks.
Key Verses"Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?" (Hebrews 1:14); "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel." (1 Thessalonians 4:16)