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Divine Hierarchy: Angels vs. Glorious Ones
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Peter and Jude both describe people who blaspheme the glorious ones, and note that angels - greater in might - would not dare do the same.
The wording implies rank. There is some distinction between angels and glorious ones in status, and perhaps in power. 2 Enoch confirms the usage by listing Gabriel among the glorious ones of the Lord.
The organising principle comes from Deuteronomy 32. Angel describes a low-level task or job description - a messenger - as opposed to ruling over a geographical region, which was assigned to the sons of God.
Scripture links:
- 2 Peter 2:10 - they do not tremble as they blaspheme the glorious ones.
- 2 Enoch 21:3 - Gabriel named among the glorious ones.
Angel is a job, not a species. Once you see that, a lot of confusing passages settle down.
What the Scripture Says
- 2 Peter 2:10
God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to chains of gloomy darkness...
- Jude 8
Yet in like manner these people also, relying on their dreams, defile the flesh, reject authority, and blaspheme the glorious ones.
- 2 Enoch 21:3
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