ἄγγελος
aggelos
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "ἄγγελος" (aggelos) primarily means "messenger" or "one who is sent." It can refer to a human messenger or, in a special sense, a spiritual being (angel) who serves God by delivering messages or carrying out His purposes. In certain contexts, it may also represent a church leader, a guardian angel, or the spirit of a church.
compare G34 (ἀγέλη)) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
The Greek word aggelos means "compare G34 (ἀγέλη)) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor," encompassing related ideas including angel, messenger.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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