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Heavenly host refers in the Bible to an 'army' (Luk.2:13; Rev.19:19) of good angels in Heaven. Image File history File links Emblem-important. ... This Gutenberg Bible is displayed by the United States Library. ... This article is about the supernatural being. ... For other uses, see Heaven (disambiguation). ...

It is comparable and directly contrasts with the legions of Hell. This article is about the theological or philosophical afterlife. ...

Most descriptions of angels in the Bible describe them in military terms. For example in terms such as encampment (Gen.32:1-2), command structure/orders (Ps.91:11-12; Matt.13:41; Rev.7:2), and combat (Jdg.5:20; Job 19:12; Rev.12:7).

Its specific hierarchy differs slightly from the Hierarchy of Angels as it surrounds more military services, whereas the Hierarchy of angels is a division of angels into non-military services to God. According to medieval Christian theologians, the Angels are organized into several orders, or Angelic Choirs. ...

Organization of the Heavenly Host

Visions of John the Evangelist, as depicted in the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. Four cherubim surround the throne and twenty-four elders sit to the left and right.

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Cherubim

Main article: Cherub

Cherubim, Seraphim and "living creatures" refer to the angelic creature(Is.6:3; Rev.4:8b), a type of Imperial Guard. Originally they guarded God's chariot-throne (Ps.80:1 or a Cherub carried God (Psalm 17 describes the sudden descent of Jehovah to rescue a soul: "He bowed the heavens and came down, and darkness was under His feet. He rode upon a cherub and flew upon the wings of the wind." The idea of cherubim as the chariot of God seems indicated in I Paralip. 18, where David gives gold for the Temple cherubim, who are described as "the Chariot", not, probably, because they had the outward shape of a vehicle, but because the Temple cherubim symbolized the swift-winged living thrones upon which the Almighty journeys through the heavens);Ex.25:22), but as well as that duty they are now also posted in a variety of locations including the gates of Eden (Gen.3:24). CHERUB is a series of childrens books written by the author Robert Muchamore about a group of children who are trained to be agents working for the British Government in the top secret organisation known as CHERUB. It is similar to the British security service MI5, and is based...

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Elders

Ranking below the Cherubs are the Elders who are usually associated with royal paraphernalia such as crowns and thrones (Rev. 4:4; 4:10; 5:8; 11:16).

There are said to be 24 Elders, but it is uncertain as to their origins. Some suggest they could be the 12 disciples of Jesus and the 12 elders/chiefs of the 12 tribes of Israel protecting Tabernacle. The Tabernacle is known in Hebrew as the Mishkan ( משכן Place of [Divine] dwelling). It was to be a portable central place of worship for the Hebrews from the time they left ancient Egypt following the Exodus, through the time of the Book of Judges when they were engaged in conquering...

Archangels

Main article: Archangel

This angelic designation can be given to angels of various ranks, although normally those of high rank. An example would be Raphael who is a Cherub and Archangel. This suggests that Archangels are angels in commanding positions or positions of great authority (Eph.3:10) Archangels are superior or higher-ranking angels. ... The Archangel Raphael Raphael (Standard Hebrew רפאל, God has healed, God Heals, God, Please Heal, and many other combinations of the two words, Arabic: Israfil, اسرافيل) is the name of an archangel of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, who performs all manner of healing. ...

Angels

Main article: Angel

The vast majority of Angels in military service fall into this category. A rank and file position. They are however no less significant in God's eyes, and no less important to God's Plan (1Cor.12:12). This article is about the supernatural being. ...

Some scholars believe there are 9 'corps' of angels that are spoken of and represented as precious jewels(Ezek.28:13-21). Each 'corp' member would have a ruby, topaz, emerald, chrysolite, onyx, jasper, sapphire, turquoise, or beryl on his breastplate, representing his corp. Even though Satan took one third of all of the angels during his Rebellion (Rev.12:4) there still remains 9 heavenly 'corps', though fewer in number. A corps (plural same as singular; a word that migrated from the French language, pronounced IPA: (cor), but originating in the Latin corpus, corporis meaning body) is either a large military unit or formation, an administrative grouping of troops within an army with a common function (such as artillery or... This article is about the mineral. ... This article is about the mineral or gemstone. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Olivine The mineral olivine is a magnesium iron silicate with the formula (Mg,Fe)2SiO4 in which the ratio of magnesium and iron varies between the two endmembers of the series: forsterite (Mg-rich) and fayalite (Fe-rich). ... This article is about the mineral. ... Polished jasper pebble, one inch (2. ... For other uses, see Sapphire (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Turquoise (disambiguation). ... Three varieties of beryl: Morganite, Aquamarine, and Heliodor The mineral beryl is a beryllium aluminium cyclosilicate with the chemical formula Be3Al2(SiO3)6. ...

It is not known how many angels there are but one figure given in Revelations 5:11 for the number of "many angels in a circle around the throne, as well as the living creatures and the elders" was "ten thousand times ten thousand", which would be 100 million.

Angelic combat

Guido Reni's archangel Michael.

During the Rebellion, Satan's forces were defeated by the Heavenly Host lead by Archangel Michael (Rev.12:7-9). Michael was given this commanding position after being the first to refuse Satan in the pre-rebellion build up when Satan was tempting the other angels to follow him. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 401 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1576 × 2358 pixels, file size: 313 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 401 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1576 × 2358 pixels, file size: 313 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Autoportrait Abduction of Deianira, 1620-21 Guido Reni (November 4, 1575, Calvenzano di Vergato, near Bologna - August 18, 1642, Bologna) was a prominent Italian painter of high-Baroque style. ... This article is about the concept of Satan. ... Guido Renis archangel Michael (in the Capuchin church of Santa Maria della Concezione, Rome) tramples Satan. ...

At present there is an uneasy truce in the heavenly realms. Satan and his followers are in fact even allowed access to the throne of God, a freedom that the devil takes full advantage of in his constant accusations of believers to God (Zech.3:1; Job 1 & 2; Rev.12:10). Open warfare is not predicted to break out in heaven until the tribulational period (Rev.19:11-21) when the heavenly host will be commanded by Christ. Christ will ride from Heaven on a white horse, his eyes like fiery flame, wearing clothes dipped in blood (Rev.19:11-14) The mysterious phrase "he has a name written that no one knows but he himself" is also included in the description. Then later "He has a name written on his clothing and on his thigh: “King of kings and Lord of lords.”" The Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the entities that bring false peace, War, famine, pestilence, and death. ...

However Earth is a current battlefield where angels and fallen angels are locked in constant combat (2Kng.6:17).

A rank and file angel is apparently posted at each church to provide protection, according to Revelation chapters 2-3, in the context of the seven churches. The seven churches of Asia are seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation of the New Testament. ...

It is also told of an angel who smites, in one night, the whole Assyrian army of 185,000 men (2Kng.17).

Lord of the Hosts

The title Elohe Tzevaot, or Elohim Sabaoth, translated as "Lord of the Hosts", describes God as the master of the 'legions' (army) of angels. Christ is sometimes referred to as the "Angel of the Lord" in the Bible, but in this sense it means angel as it's translated form "messenger" (Greek ἄγγελος, ángelos), not Angel in the sense of an Angelic being. So here it is not saying Christ is an Angel, but is saying he is the messenger of God, or the Word of God (Rev.19:13). At the bottom of the hands, the two letters on each hand combine to form יהוה (YHWH), the name of God. ...

The term is also used in the Bahá'í Faith as a title of God [1]. Bahá'u'lláh, claiming to be the mouthpiece of God, wrote letters to kings and is published as Summons of the Lord of Hosts. This article is about the generally-recognized global religious community. ... Shrine of Baháulláh Baháulláh (ba-haa-ol-laa Arabic: Glory of God) (November 12, 1817 - May 29, 1892), born Mírzá usayn-`Alí (Persian: ), was the founder of the Baháí Faith. ... The Summons of the Lord of Hosts is a collection of the letters of Baháulláh, Founder of the Baháí Faith, to the kings and rulers of the world. ...

See also

• Hierarchy of Angels

According to medieval Christian theologians, the Angels are organized into several orders, or Angelic Choirs. ...

References

• The Bible
• Bahá'u'lláh (2002). The Summons of the Lord of Hosts. Haifa Israel: Bahá'í World Centre. ISBN 0-85398-976-1.