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messenger

courier, herald

Definitions:

The term "messenger" refers to someone who is given a message to tell others.

  • In ancient times, a messenger would be sent from the battlefield to tell people back in the city what was happening.
  • An angel is a special kind of messenger whom God sends to give people messages. Some translations translate "angel" as "messenger."
  • John the Baptist was called a messenger who came before Jesus to announce the Messiah's coming and to prepare people to receive him.
  • Jesus' apostles were his messengers to go share with other people the good news about the kingdom of God.
  • A "herald" or a "courier" is a messenger who carries messages from rulers to their subjects.

(See also: angel, apostle, John (the Baptist))

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Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H1319, H4397, H4398, H5046, H6735, H6737, G32, G652

Forms Found in the English ULB:

couriers, herald, messenger, messengers