◄ 2465. isaggelos ►
Strong's Lexicon isaggelos: Equal to the angels Original Word: ἰσάγγελος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: isaggelos Pronunciation: ee-sang'-el-os Phonetic Spelling: (ee-sang'-el-los) Definition: equal to or like the angels. Meaning: Equal to the angels; like the angels. Word Origin: From ἴσος (isos, meaning "equal") and ἄγγελος (angelos, meaning "angel" or "messenger"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἰσάγγελος, the concept of being like angels can be related to the Hebrew understanding of angels as messengers and servants of God. The Hebrew word מַלְאָךְ (mal'akh, Strong's Hebrew 4397) is often used to describe angels in the Old Testament. This term conveys the role and function of angels as divine messengers, which parallels the New Testament depiction of angels as beings who dwell in the presence of God and serve His purposes. Usage: The term ἰσάγγελος is used in the New Testament to describe a state of being or existence that is comparable to that of angels, particularly in the context of the resurrection and eternal life. Context: The Greek term ἰσάγγελος appears in the New Testament in the context of Jesus' teaching on the resurrection. Specifically, it is found in Luke 20:36, where Jesus explains the nature of those who are resurrected to eternal life. In this passage, Jesus responds to a question posed by the Sadducees regarding marriage in the resurrection. He clarifies that those who are deemed worthy of the resurrection will neither marry nor be given in marriage, for they can no longer die. Instead, they will be "like the angels" (ἰσάγγελοι) and are described as "sons of God, being sons of the resurrection." This term emphasizes the transformed state of believers in the resurrection, highlighting their immortality and their new, glorified existence that transcends earthly relationships and limitations. The use of ἰσάγγελος underscores the belief in a future life where the faithful will share in the divine nature and eternal life, akin to the angels who serve God in heaven. The concept of being "equal to the angels" reflects the eschatological hope of Christians, where the faithful are promised a share in the eternal kingdom of God, free from the constraints of mortal life. This teaching aligns with the broader biblical narrative of redemption and the ultimate restoration of creation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from isos and aggelos Definition equal to angels NASB Translation like angels (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance equal unto the angels. From isos and aggelos; like an angel, i.e. Angelic -- equal unto the angels. see GREEK isos see GREEK aggelos Forms and Transliterations ισαγγελοι ισάγγελοι ἰσάγγελοι isangeloi isángeloi Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 20:36 Adj-NMP GRK: ἔτι δύνανται ἰσάγγελοι γάρ εἰσιν NAS: because they are like angels, and are sons KJV: they are equal unto the angels; and INT: any more they can angels indeed they are Strong's Greek 2465 1 Occurrence ἰσάγγελοι — 1 Occ.