# man of God

## Facts:

The expression “man of God” is a respectful way of referring to a prophet of Yahweh. It is also used to refer to an angel of Yahweh.

* When referring to a prophet, this could also be translated as “man who belongs to God” or “man whom God has chosen” or “man who serves God.”
* When referring to an angel this could also be translated as “messenger of God” or “your angel” or “heavenly being from God who looks like a man.”

(See also: [angel](../kt/angel.md), [honor](../kt/honor.md), [prophet](../kt/prophet.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Chronicles 23:12-14](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/23/12)
* [1 Kings 12:22](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/12/22)
* [1 Samuel 09:9-11](rc://en/tn/help/1sa/09/09)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H376, H430, G444, G2316
