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The Angel of Yahweh in the Old Testament

The Angel of Yahweh is often considered to be a theophanic appearance of Yahweh. The Old Testament refers to this figure as the “angel of Yahweh (מַלְאַךְ יְהָוה, mal'akh yehauh),” often translated “angel of the Lord” (in 48 instances), or the “angel of God (מַלְאַךְ אֱלֹהִים, mal'akh elohim)” (in 11 instances). He appears to carry the characteristics of God. For example, he bears the name of God and allows himself to be worshiped and recognized as God.

Two examples of an appearance by the Angel of Yahweh in the Old Testament include:

1. In Genesis 16:7–13, the Angel of Yahweh engages with Hagar after she has run away from her mistress, Sarah.

2. In Judges 13:2–25, the Angel of Yahweh appears to Samson’s parents, Manoah and his wife, to deliver the news that she will bear a son.

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