ἀγγέλους
aggelous
angels
from (probably derived from ἄγω; compare ἀγέλη) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor:--angel, messenger.
Revelation 21:12 · Word #13
Lexicon G32
| Lemma | ἄγγελος |
| Transliteration | ángelos |
| Strong's | G32 |
| In-context | angels |
| Literal | angels |
Morphology N ACC M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἄγγελος |
| Strong's | G32 |
SIBI-P1 G32-07
the messengers
| Root | ἄγγελος (angelos) |
| Core Meanings | messenger, envoy, herald, commissioned agent, angelic being |
| Semantic Range | human messenger, envoy, delegate, herald; heavenly messenger (angel); spiritual being serving as divine agent; by implication, a community representative or leader. |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, ἄγγελος bridges earthly and heavenly realms, referring both to human envoys and to heavenly beings who carry out the will of God. The term emphasizes function—being sent with authority—highlighting divine communication and agency throughout the narrative. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,AMP = noun; accusative case; masculine gender; plural number. This form functions as a direct object (or object of certain prepositions) and refers to multiple masculine or grammatically masculine beings. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun ἄγγελος fundamentally denotes one who is sent with a message or commission. The form ἀγγέλους is accusative masculine plural, indicating multiple male or grammatically masculine messengers functioning as the direct object of a verb; the English rendering reflects this plural object sense while preserving the core idea of commissioned messengers. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ἄγγελος (messenger, envoy, herald, commissioned agent, angelic being)
| 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 |