Hebrews 1:7

New International Reader's Version

Here is something else God says about the angels. “God makes his angels to be like spirits. He makes those who serve him to be like flashes of lightning.” (Psalm 104:4)

Cross References

Genesis 3:24

The Lord God drove him out and then placed angels on the east side of the garden. He also placed there a flaming sword that flashed back and forth. The angels and the sword guarded the way to the tree of life.

1 Kings 22:19

Micaiah continued, “Listen to the Lord’s message. I saw the Lord sitting on his throne. All the angels of heaven were standing around him. Some were standing at his right side. The others were standing at his left side.

2 Kings 2:11

They kept walking along and talking together. Suddenly there appeared a chariot and horses made of fire. The chariot and horses came between the two men. Then Elijah went up to heaven in a strong wind.

2 Kings 6:17

Elisha prayed, “Lord, open my servant’s eyes so that he can see.” Then the Lord opened his eyes. Elisha’s servant looked up and saw the hills. He saw that Elisha was surrounded by horses and chariots made of fire.

Psalm 104:4

He makes the winds serve as his messengers. He makes flashes of lightning serve him.

Isaiah 6:2

Above him were seraphs. Each of them had six wings. With two wings they covered their faces. With two wings they covered their feet. And with two wings they were flying.

Daniel 7:10

A river of fire was flowing. It was coming out from in front of God. Thousands and thousands of angels served him. Millions of them stood in front of him. The court was seated. And the books were opened.

Zechariah 6:5

The angel answered, “The four spirits of heaven. They are going out to serve the Lord of the whole world.

Hebrews 1:14

All angels are spirits who serve. God sends them to serve those who will receive salvation.