ἄγγελοι
aggeloi
from (probably derived from ἄγω; compare ἀγέλη) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor:--angel, messenger.
Matthew 18:10 · Word #13
Lexicon G32
| Lemma | ἄγγελος |
| Transliteration | ángelos |
| Strong's | G32 |
Morphology N NOM M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἄγγελος |
| Strong's | G32 |
SIBI-P1 G32-02
messengers
| Root | ἄγγελος (angelos) |
| Core Meanings | messenger, envoy, one sent with tidings, representative |
| Semantic Range | human messengers, heavenly messengers (angels), envoys, representatives, spiritual beings serving as divine agents, congregational messengers (e.g., leaders) |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical literature, ἄγγελοι can denote both human envoys and heavenly beings who act as YHWH’s commissioned representatives. The term emphasizes function—being sent with authority and message—rather than nature, highlighting divine communication and mediation between heaven and earth. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,NMP — noun, nominative, masculine, plural. Functions typically as the subject of a clause or a predicate nominative; refers to multiple male or grammatically masculine messengers. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun ἄγγελοι is nominative masculine plural, referring to multiple "messenger" figures functioning as the subject of a clause. Rendering it as "messengers" preserves the core meaning of one who is sent to bring tidings, while accurately reflecting the plural number and nominative case indicated in the morphology. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ἄγγελος (messenger, envoy, one sent with tidings, representative)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G32-01 |
aggelo | to a messenger |
G32-03 |
aggelois | to the message-bearers |
G32-04 |
aggelon | a messenger (accusative masculine singular) / of messengers (genitive masculine plural) |
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 |