In the Old Testament there are men and messengers who are not ordi nary humans, but belong to the divine sphere. The texts either indicate this by attributing them to God ( ), or imply it because the actions these characters perform are so powerful that human beings could not accomplish them. Even though the technical term is not always used early reception history of these writings understood them as divine beings, as "angels". Often they are benevolent, but they may also cause harm and execute punishment at YHWH's command.Brought to you by |
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