User:Angel
From The Book of THoTH (Leaves of Wisdom)
An angel is an ethereal being found in many religions, whose duties are to assist and serve God. They typically act as messengers, as believed in the main three monotheistic religions.
Etymology
The English word originated from Latin, angelus, which is itself derived from the Greek ἄγγελος, ángelos, meaning "messenger" (double gamma "γγ" is pronounced "ng" in Greek). The closest Hebrew word for angel is מלאך, mal'ach Hebrew word #4397 in Strong's, also meaning "messenger". "Angel" is also used in the English Version of the Bible for the following three Hebrew words:
- אביר, abbir Hebrew word #47 in Strong's, Psalms 78:25 (lit. "mighty")
- אלהים, Elohim Hebrew word #430 in Strong's, Psalms 8:5
- the obscure שנאן, shin'an Hebrew word #8136 in Strong's, in Psalms 68:17
Angelology
Angelology is a branch of theology that deals with a hierarchical system of angels, messengers, celestial powers or emanations, and the study of these systems. It primarily relates to Judaism, whose system is kaballistic, and Christianity
--Angel 17:56, 22 May 2006 (CDT)
