CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Angelic Praise</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/a/angelic_praise.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/isaiah/6-3.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/a/angelic.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Angelic Praise</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/a/angelic_observation.htm" title="Angelic Observation">◄</a> Angelic Praise <a href="/topical/a/angelic_protection.htm" title="Angelic Protection">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Definition and Nature</b> <br>Angelic praise refers to the worship and adoration offered by angels to God. Throughout the Bible, angels are depicted as celestial beings who serve God and continually glorify Him. Their praise is characterized by reverence, awe, and a deep recognition of God's holiness, majesty, and sovereignty.<br><br><b>Biblical Instances of Angelic Praise</b> <br>The Bible provides several instances where angels are seen praising God. One of the most vivid depictions is found in the book of Isaiah, where the prophet describes a vision of the seraphim around God's throne: "And they were calling out to one another: 'Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; His glory fills the whole earth'" (<a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a>). This passage highlights the ceaseless nature of angelic worship and their acknowledgment of God's holiness.<br><br>In the New Testament, the birth of Jesus Christ is heralded by a multitude of angels praising God. <a href="/luke/2-13.htm">Luke 2:13-14</a> states, "And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!'" This event underscores the role of angels in proclaiming God's redemptive work and His glory.<br><br><b>The Role of Angels in Worship</b> <br>Angels are often depicted as worship leaders in the heavenly realm. In the book of Revelation, John describes a scene of heavenly worship where angels join the elders and living creatures in praising God: "Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels and living creatures and elders encircling the throne, and their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. In a loud voice they were saying: 'Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!'" (<a href="/revelation/5-11.htm">Revelation 5:11-12</a>). This passage illustrates the centrality of Christ in angelic worship and the acknowledgment of His sacrificial work.<br><br><b>Theological Significance</b> <br>Angelic praise serves as a model for human worship, emphasizing the attributes of God that are worthy of adoration. The angels' focus on God's holiness, power, and redemptive plan provides a template for believers to emulate in their own worship practices. Furthermore, angelic praise reflects the order and harmony of the heavenly realm, where God's will is perfectly executed and His glory is fully recognized.<br><br><b>Angelic Praise in Eschatology</b> <br>In eschatological contexts, angelic praise is portrayed as an integral part of the final consummation of God's kingdom. <a href="/revelation/7-11.htm">Revelation 7:11-12</a> describes a scene where "all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell face down before the throne and worshiped God, saying: 'Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength to our God forever and ever! Amen.'" This scene anticipates the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan, where all creation joins in worship.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b> <br>Angelic praise is a profound expression of worship that highlights the glory and majesty of God. Through their continuous adoration, angels provide a glimpse into the heavenly worship that believers are called to participate in, both now and in the age to come.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/a/angelic.htm">Angelic</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gods.htm">Gods (310 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/winds.htm">Winds (35 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/v/vessels.htm">Vessels (210 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/v/vials.htm">Vials (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob (361 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fury.htm">Fury (152 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rudiments.htm">Rudiments (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bowls.htm">Bowls (47 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/churches.htm">Churches (39 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/elect.htm">Elect (32 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/trumpet.htm">Trumpet (74 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/magus.htm">Magus</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/beasts.htm">Beasts (241 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/generally.htm">Generally (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fought.htm">Fought (109 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/flames.htm">Flames (54 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/raphael.htm">Raphael</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/daemon.htm">Daemon</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/disposition.htm">Disposition (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/beings.htm">Beings (42 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/clad.htm">Clad (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/ascending.htm">Ascending (16 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/attended.htm">Attended (39 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sounding.htm">Sounding (99 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/saints.htm">Saints (117 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/michael.htm">Michael (16 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/horns.htm">Horns (104 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/seven.htm">Seven (404 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/ministered.htm">Ministered (53 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lower.htm">Lower (72 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/creatures.htm">Creatures (83 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/habitable.htm">Habitable (19 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/ones.htm">Ones (687 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fighting.htm">Fighting (201 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/give.htm">Give (13501 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/carrying.htm">Carrying (88 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/prepared.htm">Prepared (246 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/ministers.htm">Ministers (49 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sky.htm">Sky (278 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/throne.htm">Throne (181 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/trumpets.htm">Trumpets (52 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cherubim.htm">Cherubim (63 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/colossians.htm">Colossians (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/across.htm">Across (172 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/blow.htm">Blow (124 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/devil.htm">Devil (58 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/clothed.htm">Clothed (153 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/k/knoweth.htm">Knoweth (152 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/north.htm">North (164 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/nether.htm">Nether (19 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/governor.htm">Governor (78 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gloom.htm">Gloom (29 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/west.htm">West (110 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/warred.htm">Warred (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wearing.htm">Wearing (43 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/waged.htm">Waged (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/watcher.htm">Watcher (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/waging.htm">Waging (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/inferior.htm">Inferior (14 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/firstbegotten.htm">Firstbegotten (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/flaming.htm">Flaming (40 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/father's.htm">Father's (251 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/feeling.htm">Feeling (59 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/first-begotten.htm">First-begotten (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/thousands.htm">Thousands (65 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/teachings.htm">Teachings (34 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/reserved.htm">Reserved (28 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/reaching.htm">Reaching (22 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/readiness.htm">Readiness (17 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/requite.htm">Requite (42 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/exact.htm">Exact (31 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/ended.htm">Ended (146 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/destroyer.htm">Destroyer (23 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dominion.htm">Dominion (72 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/descending.htm">Descending (23 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/marry.htm">Marry (48 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mahanaim.htm">Mahanaim (15 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/ministering.htm">Ministering (63 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/myriads.htm">Myriads (24 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/a/angelic_observation.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Angelic Observation"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Angelic Observation" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/a/angelic_protection.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Angelic Protection"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Angelic Protection" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>