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To: AZ Repub
I think the weight-bearing words are "whirlwind" and "storm." Angels can be seen in the Bible to be sent for assistance, announcement, or execution of judgment. Thus it is "whirlwind" and "storm" that qualify the purpose of the angel here. Aside from usage as a natural weather event, "storm" in the Bible is frequently an allegory for adversity. "Whirlwind," as previously noted, almost always connotates judgment. Thus, in a biblical sense, interpretation of the phrase weighs heavily toward judgment.
52 posted on 11/17/2001 8:01:22 PM PST by Ironword
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To: Ironword
"Whirlwind," as previously noted, almost always connotates judgment.

Gracias. I'm obviously not a student of the Bible. Thank's for the discussion.

55 posted on 11/17/2001 8:05:41 PM PST by AZ Repub
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