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To: Iscool
The entries in Ezekiel are indeed amazing. But forgive me if I take issue with the following you asserted in that same post: "Even in Hebrews, it says if we met an angel, we wouldn't recognize it as an angel, apparently because they look like human men..." Don't assume that applies to ALL Angel meetings.

The verse refers to 'for some have entertained Angels unawares.' This is linked in my Scofield Standard Reference Bible to the episode when the two Angels came to Abram's camp and he entertained them as traditional hospitality required, and Sarah laughed in private at their prediction (of her giving birth) unaware that they were Angels. Gideon also was visited by an Angel who appeared as 'manish'.

An Angel rolled back the stone of Jesus' tomb, an Angel released the door and chains that bound Apostles. The reference you cited doesn't mean that in every case Angels are unidentifiable.

The Angel in the desert led the Hebrews as a cloud during the day and a column of fire at night. A heavenly host of Angels appeared to the shepherds heralding the birth of the Lord. These appearances were not misundertood as something other than Angels. If you happen to find references to Angels in the Bible that do not appear at roughly human size, THAT is what I'm seeking to explore. Thanks for your patience ...

100 posted on 04/02/2007 11:03:01 AM PDT by MHGinTN (If you've had life support. Promote life support for others.)
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To: MHGinTN
If you happen to find references to Angels in the Bible that do not appear at roughly human size, THAT is what I'm seeking to explore.

I haven't seen anything like that...

103 posted on 04/02/2007 1:25:01 PM PDT by Iscool (There will be NO peace on earth, NOR good will toward men UNTIL there is Glory to God in the Highest)
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