Are you interested in knowing what language do angels speak? Or perhaps you want to know what differentiate angelic language from human language? It is no doubt that the Bible provides some insight into this enigmatic question.
In this article, we will explore the various references to angels in the Bible and their communication with humans, shedding light on the possible languages angels may speak.
Angels: Who Are They?
Angels are celestial beings who serve the divine will or purpose of God. Apparently, angels have no flesh and blood like humans. They are, of course, entirely spirits.
However, there are some angels known as “fallen angels.” These are angels who rebelled against God and were consequently cast out of heaven. There are precisely four fallen angels bound under Euphrates River.
According to the scripture, these four fallen angels will be released when Euphrates River will dry up.
Read also: Is the Euphrates River drying up?
Do Angels Have Language?
Yes, angels have language. In the Bible, angels appeared to many people in the dream, vision and sometimes physically, and communicated with them. Does this mean the language of humans is the same with angelic language?
To accurately answer this question, let’s delve into biblical verse which distinctly x-rays or point out language of humans and angels. In the Book of 1 Corinthians 13:1, Apostle Paul says:
“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.” (KJV).
International Standard Version says: “If I speak in the languages of humans and angels but have no love, I have become a reverberating gong or a clashing cymbal.”
If therefore Apostle Paul mentioned human tongues or languages and explicitly that of angels, it then showcases there is a discrepancy or difference between angelic language.
Furthermore, the answer to the question whether human language is the same with angels’ language is bluntly “NO.”
Angelic language is absolutely different from human language. But however, angels spoke human language each time they appeared to people in visions, dreams and physical. Let’s read instances of angels’ appearances and communication to human in Bible. When the angel appeared to Mary to announce the birth of Jesus, their communication was in a language Mary could comprehend:
“And the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.'” (Luke 1:30-31)
In this instance, the angel spoke to Mary in a language she could understand, which implies that angels have the ability to communicate in human languages when necessary.
There is another instance in the Bible where angel Gabriel communicate with Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist.
“And Zechariah was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him. But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, for he will be great before the Lord. And he must not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb.
And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God, and he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared.” (Luke 1:12-17)
What Language Do Angels Speak?
While the Bible provides glimpses into the way angels communicate with humans, it does not explicitly reveal the language they speak.
Instead, it portrays angels as celestial messengers who adapt their means of communication to suit the circumstances and the understanding of those they visit.
Angels are depicted as beings of great wisdom and understanding, suggesting that their language, if any, may transcend human languages and be a form of divine communication.
Whether through visions, human-like speech, or unspoken signs, angels fulfill their role as messengers of God and convey His messages to humanity in ways that are meaningful and comprehensible.
In the end, the question of what language angels speak remains a mystery, inviting us to contemplate the nature of these celestial beings and the divine mysteries they convey to humanity. Regardless of the language they use, angels convey message in a language that humans understand; therefore angels are multilingual beings who speak different languages.
But it should be understood that heavenly language is different from earthly language.