4 occurrences

'Messenger' in the Bible

and a messenger came to Job, saying, "The oxen were plowing and the donkeys were grazing beside them,

Verse ConceptsAgriculture, TermsMessengerPloughingTilling The SoilAnimals Eating

While this one was still speaking, another messenger arrived and said, "The fire of God has fallen from heaven and has burned up the sheep and the servants -- it has consumed them! And I -- only I alone -- escaped to tell you!"

Verse ConceptsLightningLossSuffering, Causes OfWeather, God's Sovereignty OverConflagrationsActing AloneBurning PeopleWhile Still Speaking

While this one was still speaking another messenger arrived and said, "The Chaldeans formed three bands and made a raid on the camels and carried them all away, and they killed the servants with the sword! And I -- only I alone -- escaped to tell you!"

Verse ConceptsCamelsActing AloneThree GroupsWhile Still SpeakingTaking Animals

While this one was still speaking another messenger arrived and said, "Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother's house,

Verse ConceptsWhile Still Speaking

Bible Theasaurus

Ambassador (7 instances)
Attendant (57 instances)
Courier (6 instances)
Emissary (1 instance)

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