Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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(עַיר, wakeing), a class of angelic beings mentioned in the description of Nebuchadnezzar's dream (Daniel 4:13-17). The Chaldeans appear to have believed that God had delegated the moral government of the earth to celestial spirits, who had the charge of making inquisition into human actions, and punishing the guilty. (See ANGEL).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Watcher'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/w/watcher.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Watcher'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/w/watcher.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
