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The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) is an authoritative reference encyclopedia which explains every significant word, subject, place, person, and doctrine in the Bible and Apocrypha! In scope, the ISBE covers literature (apocalyptic, apocryphal, sub-apostolic, etc.), archeology, ethnology, geography, topography, biography, arts and crafts, manners and customs, family life,...

This angel is spoken of as “the angel of Jeh,” and “the angel of the presence (or face) of Jeh.” The following passages contain references to this angel: Gen 16:7 ff—the angel and Hagar; Gen 18—Abraham intercedes with the angel for Sodom; Gen 22:11 ff—the angel interposes to prevent the sacrifice of Isaac; Gen 24:7, 40—Abraham sends Eliezer and promises him the angel’s protection; Gen 31:11 ff—the angel who appears to Jacob says “I am the God of Beth-el”; Gen 32:24 ff—Jacob
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