Translation of Revelation 19:9

Polycarp66 at aol.com Polycarp66 at aol.com
Wed Apr 19 20:44:08 EDT 2000


In a message dated 4/19/2000 6:27:09 PM Central Standard Time, 
wross at farmerstel.com writes:

<< 
 Just a reminder that "AGGELOS" means "messenger". While this is commonly
 used for cherubim and seraphim et al, it is valid for others, including men
 or other communicators. Hence, one must ask who the messenger in the
 antecedent is. >>

You are absolutely correct in your statement.  In the 7 letters of Caps. 2, 3 
I think reference is made to human messengers -- the bishops or presbyters of 
the various churches.  Here, however, I think it's fairly clear that a 
non-human messenger is indicated.

gfsomsel



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