5 occurrences

'Messenger' in the Bible

a messenger approached Job and said, "The oxen were plowing and the female donkeys were grazing nearby

Verse ConceptsAgriculture, TermsMessengerPloughingTilling The SoilAnimals Eating

While this messenger was still speaking, another came and announced, "A lightning storm struck and incinerated the flock and the servants while they were eating. I alone escaped to tell you!"

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

While this messenger was still speaking, another came and announced, "The Chaldeans formed three companies, raided the camels, captured the servants, and killed them with swords. Only I alone escaped to tell you."

Verse ConceptsCamelsActing AloneThree GroupsWhile Still SpeakingTaking Animals

While this messenger was still speaking, another came and announced, "Your children were celebrating in their oldest brother's house

Verse ConceptsWhile Still Speaking

"If there's a messenger appointed to mediate for Job one out of a thousand to represent the man's integrity on his behalf,

Verse ConceptsInsightMediatorAmbassadors, Figurative UseAngels Looking After People

Bible Theasaurus

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

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