angel

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An angel is a supernatural being or messenger of God found in various religious traditions, often depicted as a powerful, benevolent spirit that interacts with humans.

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Statements (50)

Predicate Object
instanceOf religious concept
spiritual entity
supernatural being
associatedWith God
divine will
heaven
light
protection
purity
revelation
canDeliver guidance
messages
prophecies
warnings
canEngageIn spiritual warfare
canInteractWith humans
canPerform miracles
contrastedWith demon
etymologyFrom angelos
etymologyLanguage Greek
etymologyMeaning messenger
foundInTradition Baha'i Faith
surface form: "Baháʼí Faith"

Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Yazidism
Zoroastrianism
hasHierarchy angelic choir
archangel
cherub
dominion
power
principality
seraph
throne
virtue
moralAlignment benevolent
residesIn heavenly realm
role guardian of humans
messenger of God
servant of God
warrior against evil
worshiper of God
typicalDepiction humanoid form
radiant figure
winged being
veneratedIn Christianity
Islam
Judaism
worshipedBy some religious believers

Referenced by (4)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Annunciation announcedBy angel
this entity surface form: "Angel Gabriel"
this entity surface form: "Angel Gabriel"
Jubilees narratedBy angel
this entity surface form: "angel of the presence"
Jacob wrestledWith angel