Biblical Hebrew Forum

["Loren Crow" <lorencrow AT earthling.net>]

That's a fascinating question, Ian.  But I haven't seen any replies yet, so let me reiterate it:  Why are angel names (almost?) all elohistic?  Could this be further evidence of the personal angels' -- as opposed to the more generic "cherubim and seraphim," which are clearly tied to the temple -- development in primarily outside the "Yahweh alone" party?

 

Cheers!

Loren

 

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----- Original Message -----

From: Ian Hutchesson

To: Biblical Hebrew

Sent: Sunday, December 19, 1999 4:45 AM

Subject: Theophoric names for angels

(Wandering further:)

Does anyone have any idea why all the angels seem to have Elohistic
theophoric names?


Cheers,


Ian


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