Why did God create angels?

Originally posted by Rajk999
Is there a passage in the Bible which describes angels with wings?

Exodus 25:10-22 describes the Ark of the Covenant and talks about the Cherubim having wings. It should be noted that these are spiritual creatures whose appearance does not necessarily conform toour preconceived notions of angels. It should also be noted that throughout the Bible there are different types of angels and there seems to be some kind of hierarchy, Arch Angels being the most senior. Finally we should remember that there is also the "Angel of the Lord" which is an angelic manifestation of the Living God.

Originally posted by divegeester
Exodus 25:10-22 describes the Ark of the Covenant and talks about the Cherubim having wings. It should be noted that these are spiritual creatures whose appearance does not necessarily conform toour preconceived notions of angels. It should also be noted that throughout the Bible there are different types of angels and there seems to be some kind of h ...[text shortened]... hat there is also the "Angel of the Lord" which is an angelic manifestation of the Living God.

So basically the answer is ' there are no verses which describe angels with wings.'

Thanks for clearing that up,

Originally posted by divegeester
Where in the Bible does it say God has grey hair or a nose?

Genesis 8:21
Amplified Bible (AMP)

21 "When the Lord smelled the pleasing odor [a scent of satisfaction to His heart], the Lord said to Himself, I will never again curse the ground because of man, for the imagination (the strong desire) of man's heart is evil and wicked from his youth; neither will I ever again smite and destroy every living thing, as I have done."

You would have to have a nose to smell.............This is not literal as the scripture explains.
This type expression is used over 35 times in the Bible referring to God.

And excuse me but "white hair":

Daniel 7:9
Amplified Bible (AMP)

9I "kept looking until thrones were placed [for the assessors with the Judge], and the Ancient of Days [God, the eternal Father] took His seat, Whose garment was white as snow and the hair of His head like pure wool. His throne was like the fiery flame; its wheels were burning fire."

Any other questions?

Originally posted by Rajk999
A cherubim is a cherubim.
A Seraphim is a seraphim.
An angel is an angel.

Is there some reason why you insist on calling a cherubim an angel.
Do you have some Biblical reason for doing that?

Malachim is the general Hebrew word for angel in the Old Teastament
scriptures. The word actually means "messengers". These beings are
sent from God as messengers and to perform a task. Any of the beings
or creatures that God created before man are generally referred to as
angels in both Jewish and Christian theology. So an angel is a "messenger
from God" and not really a specific type of being. Cherubim and
Seraphim are specific types of these beings we refer to generally as angels.
Some are referred to as "living creatures" which have either four wings
or six wings each. The cherub is described by God as having wings as
I pointed out before. 1 Kings 6:27 indicates the cherub has only two
wings since it speaks of the one wing and then the other wing. Art work
generally depict an angel with only two wings. But there is no where
in the Holy Bible that actually says that Malachim (angels) have wings.
But God gave us a mind so we can figure out that at least some angels
have wings.

Originally posted by Rajk999
A cherubim is a cherubim.
A Seraphim is a seraphim.
An angel is an angel.

Is there some reason why you insist on calling a cherubim an angel.
Do you have some Biblical reason for doing that?

Malachim is the general Hebrew word for angel in the Old
Teastament scriptures. The word actually means
"messengers". These beings are sent from God as messengers
and to perform a task. Any of the beings or creatures that
God created before man are generally referred to as angels
in both Jewish and Christian theology. So an angel is a
"messenger from God" and not really a specific type of being.
Cherubim and Seraphim are specific types of these beings
we refer to generally as angels. Some are referred to as
"living creatures" which have either four wings or six wings
each. The cherub is described by God as having wings as I
pointed out before. 1 Kings 6:27 indicates the cherub has
only two wings since it speaks of the one wing and then
the other wing. Art work generally depict an angel with
only two wings. But there is no where in the Holy Bible
that actually says that Malachim (angels) have wings.
But God gave us a mind so we can figure out that at
least some angels have wings.

In Genesis they need a ladder to get to Heaven.

Originally posted by AThousandYoung
In Genesis they need a ladder to get to Heaven.

You are referring to the dream of "Jacob's ladder" (Genesis 28:12)

And he had a dream, and behold, a ladder was set on the earth
with its top reaching to heaven; and behold, the angels of God
were ascending and descending on it. (NASB)

Many theologians believe this ladder is Jesus, since they believe
Jesus was referring to this scripture when he said to Nathanael,
"Truly, truly, I say to you , you shall see the heavens opened,
and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of
Man." (John 1:51 New American Standard Bible)

Originally posted by RJHinds
Malachim is the general Hebrew word for angel in the Old Teastament
scriptures. The word actually means "messengers". These beings are
sent from God as messengers and to perform a task. Any of the beings
or creatures that God created before man are generally referred to as
angels in both Jewish and Christian theology. So an angel is a "messenger
fro ...[text shortened]... wings.
But God gave us a mind so we can figure out that at least some angels
have wings.

Like I already said:

A cherubim is a cherubim.
A Seraphim is a seraphim.
An angel is an angel.

They are all separate and distinct beings according to the Bible. Your failing is that you much rather listen to Websters Dictionary and Jewish folklore than the Bible.

And worse than that, you formulate your opinions which is fine but then you forget that its simply your opinion and start regurgating them as facts and facts from the Bible to boot. What you are doing is the recipe for the development of false doctrines and false teachings.

Are all angels just messengers? Satan is an angel and before he turned against God, what was his assingment?

Originally posted by galveston75
Are all angels just messengers? Satan is an angel and before he turned against God, what was his assingment?

The following is from wikipedia:

Famous angels and their tasks:

Malachim (translation: messengers), general word for angel
Lucifer (translation: light-bearer), angel that challenges God
Michael (translation: who is like God), performs God's kindness
Gabriel (translation: the strength of God), performs acts of justice and power
Raphael (translation: God Heals), God's healing force
Uriel (translation: God is my light), leads us to destiny
Seraphim (translation: the burning ones), sing and praise God
Malach HaMavet (translation: the angel of death)
Satan (translation: the prosecuter), brings people's sins before them in the heavenly court
Chayot HaKodesh (translation: the holy beasts)
Ophanim (translation: arbits) Astrological Influence
HaMerkavah (translation: the chariot), transports God's glory

Originally posted by RJHinds
The following is from wikipedia:

Famous angels and their tasks:

Malachim (translation: messengers), general word for angel
Lucifer (translation: light-bearer), angel that challenges God
Michael (translation: who is like God), performs God's kindness
Gabriel (translation: the strength of God), performs acts of justice and power
Raphael (translation: ...[text shortened]... rbits) Astrological Influence
HaMerkavah (translation: the chariot), transports God's glory

Are all these in the Bible?

Originally posted by galveston75
John 1:2-3
Amplified Bible (AMP)

2 He was present originally with God.
3All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him was not even one thing made that has come into being.



Colossians 1:15-17
Amplified Bible (AMP)

15[Now] He is the [a]exact likeness of the unseen God [the visible representation of the in ...[text shortened]... (cohere, are held together).


According to these scriptures everything was created by God.

just what is the amplified bible, been memtioned sevral times in posts.

Originally posted by RJHinds
The following is from wikipedia:

Famous angels and their tasks:

Malachim (translation: messengers), general word for angel
Lucifer (translation: light-bearer), angel that challenges God
Michael (translation: who is like God), performs God's kindness
Gabriel (translation: the strength of God), performs acts of justice and power
Raphael (translation: ...[text shortened]... rbits) Astrological Influence
HaMerkavah (translation: the chariot), transports God's glory

But is Lucifer Satan?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucifer

Originally posted by stoker
just what is the amplified bible, been memtioned sevral times in posts.

http://www.biblegateway.com/versions/Amplified-Bible-AMP/

Originally posted by galveston75
Well yes there is in the atmosphere around the earth and we see physical creatures such as birds needing wings because of it but angels are spirit creatures. And I'm just thinking back in the past when angels did materialize and were seen by humans and there is no mention of them being seen with wings. Just a thought.

Isaiah 6 sounds like an angel with 6 wings 🙂



Manny