# angel

## Definition

An angel is a powerful spirit being whom God created. These spirit beings exist to serve God by doing whatever he tells them to do.

* The word for "angel" means "messenger."
* In the Bible, angels gave messages to people from God about things he wanted them to do. Angels also told people about events that were going to happen in the future or events that had already happened.
* Angels have God's authority as his representatives and sometimes in the Bible they would speak as if it were God himself speaking.
* Other ways that angels serve God is by protecting and strengthening people.


## Translation Suggestions



* Ways to translate "angel" could include, "messenger from God" or " God's heavenly servant" or "God's spirit messenger."
* Also consider how this term is translated in a national language or another local language.