4. a conventional representation of any of these beings, depicted in human form with wings 5. informal a person, esp a woman, who is kind, pure, or beautiful 6. (Theatre) informal an investor in a venture, esp a backer of a theatrical production 7. (Currencies) Also called: angel-nob...
The fact that angels always appeared in the human form does not, indeed, prove that they really have this form, but that the ancient Jews believed so. That which is not pure spirit must have some form or other; and angels may have the human form, but other forms are possible. SEE ...
As to their outward appearance, it is evident that they bore the human form, and could at times be mistaken for men (Eze 9:2;Ge 18:2,16). There is no hint that they ever appeared in female form. The conception of angels as winged beings, so familiar in Christian art, finds no su...
An angel is a messenger of God, characterized as having human form with wings and a halo. The word suggests goodness, and is often used to refer to someone who offers comfort and aid to others in times of trouble. As a child, you looked like an innocent
human flesh. Although holy, angels could sometimes behave foolishly (Job 4:18), and even prove to be untrustworthy (Job 15:15). Probably these qualities led to the "fall" of some angels, including Satan, but the Bible contains no description of that event. When angels appeared in human ...
1.BibleAn angelic being who was cast from heaven as punishment for his rebellious pride. Lucifer is traditionally identified with Satan. 2.The planet Venus in its appearance as the morning star. Also calledPhosphorus. 3.luciferA friction match. ...
• Grade 1: The most minor form in which the inverted nipple is easily coaxed out with minimal manipulation. Once out, the nipple maintains its projection fairly well, but usually reverts to its inverted state after a short period of time. In general, this anatomy is well suited to pierc...
(a phrase often interpreted to mean angels) "saw that the daughters of men" (that is, human women) "were beautiful, and they married any of them they chose." The offspring of these unions were the Nephilim, a mysterious term often translated as "giants" but defined in the Bible as "...
Will I give up my perceived right to expect an apology and any form of compensation for wrongs done to me? Forgiveness is not an option according to the Bible, it’s a command. We have been commanded to forgive, in the same way that God has forgiven us; and if we don’t forgive ...
In early Judaism angels were conceived as beings in human form: the angel who wrestled with the patriarch Jacob, as recorded in the book of Genesis, was in the form of a man. In Judaism of the Hellenistic period (3rd century bce to 3rd century ce), however, angels were viewed as non...