Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Angels?

32 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Angels in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about angels. This collection of 11 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

32
Total Verses
8
Old Testament
24
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Angels

  1. 1
    Exodus 23:20
    Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Psalms 34:7
    The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Psalms 91:11
    For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Psalms 103:20
    Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. that excel: Heb. mighty in strength
    KJV
  5. 5
    Isaiah 6:2
    Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Daniel 9:21
    Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation. swiftly: Heb. with weariness, or, flight
    KJV
  7. 7
    Daniel 9:22
    And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding. to: Heb. to make thee skilful of
    KJV
  8. 8
    Daniel 9:23
    At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision. commandment: Heb. word greatly: Heb. a man of desires
    KJV
  9. 9
    Matthew 13:39
    The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Matthew 13:40
    As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.
    KJV

Subtopics of Angels

angels and death
angels and demons
angels and humans
angels helping us
angels rejoice
angels singing
Are elect
Are examples of meekness
Are holy
Are innumerable
Are mighty
Are ministering Spirits
Are of different orders
Are subject to Christ
Are wise
Celebrate the praises of God
Communicate the will of God and Christ
Created by God and Christ
Execute the judgments of God
Execute the purposes of God

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Angels? (8 Verses)

Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.
The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. that excel: Heb. mighty in strength
Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.
Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation. swiftly: Heb. with weariness, or, flight
And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding. to: Heb. to make thee skilful of
At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision. commandment: Heb. word greatly: Heb. a man of desires

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Angels? (24 Verses)

The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.
As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.
The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; things: or, scandals
And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly . And his chains fell off from his hands.
And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.
When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.
And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. first estate: or, principality
And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Angels

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about angels. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about angels and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about angels is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on angels needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about angels with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about angels, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about angels?
Explore what the Bible says about angels. This collection of 11 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 32 key verses about angels spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about angels are there?
There are 32 key Bible verses about angels compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about angels?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about angels is Exodus 23:20 — "Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared."
Where in the Bible does it talk about angels?
Angels is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 32 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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