ἀγγέλων
aggelon
from (probably derived from ἄγω; compare ἀγέλη) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor:--angel, messenger.
Hebrews 1:13 · Word #5
Lexicon G32
| Lemma | ἄγγελος |
| Transliteration | ángelos |
| Strong's | G32 |
Morphology N GEN M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἄγγελος |
| Strong's | G32 |
SIBI-P1 G32-04
a messenger (accusative masculine singular) / of messengers (genitive masculine plural)
| Root | ἄγγελος (angelos) |
| Core Meanings | messenger, envoy, one sent with a message, herald |
| Semantic Range | human messenger, envoy, representative, heavenly messenger (angelic being), spiritual intermediary, leader or overseer (by implication) |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, ἄγγελος denotes both earthly and heavenly messengers, emphasizing the role of one commissioned to carry divine or authoritative communication. The term highlights the concept of mediated revelation—God’s messages delivered through appointed agents, whether human or celestial. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun; accusative masculine singular (AMS) and genitive masculine plural (GMP) forms are attested here. Accusative singular functions as direct object; genitive plural denotes possession, source, or relation ("of messengers"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "messenger" preserves the root sense of ἄγγελος as one who is sent to deliver a message. The accusative masculine singular form is reflected as "a messenger" (direct object), while the genitive masculine plural is rendered "of messengers," marking possession or association and preserving masculine gender and number. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ἄγγελος (messenger, envoy, one sent with a message, herald)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G32-01 |
aggelo | to a messenger |
G32-02 |
aggeloi | messengers |
G32-03 |
aggelois | to the message-bearers |
Word Usage (176 occurrences of G32)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 1:20 | ἄγγελος | aggelos | angel |
| Matthew 1:24 | ἄγγελος | aggelos | angel |
| Matthew 2:13 | ἄγγελος | aggelos | an angel |