Greek word · Strong's G32

ἄγγελος

ángelos · noun · “angel, messenger”

In a sentence

Angelos means messenger — and in the Bible most often a heavenly messenger: an angel. Angels bring God’s word, protect his people, and worship around his throne.

Angelos simply means messenger — human or heavenly. The New Testament uses it most often for the angels of God: created spiritual beings who carry his messages and do his bidding.

They announce Jesus’ birth, strengthen him in Gethsemane, open prison doors, and praise around his throne. Hebrews calls them “ministering spirits” for the heirs of salvation.

Strong's reference

Definition: compare G34 (ἀγέλη)) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor

KJV usage: angel, messenger

Reference gloss from Strong's Concordance (1890, public domain).

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

Luke 1:26 “In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth,” Hebrews 1:14 “Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” Revelation 5:11 “Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels and living creatures and elders encircling the throne, and their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands.”

Original BibleDawn word study. Original-language data and the public-domain Strong's (1890) gloss are referenced; see sources.