Angels and Women (1924)

254 ANGELS AND WOMENsignificant that angels are always referred to in theBible as masculine; and there are many incidents relatedin the Scriptures where they assumed human formas men. Abraham entertained angels, "sons of God,"unawares (Genesis 18); and Jacob wrestled with oneuntil break of day. (Genesis 32:24-30) See THEHARP OF GOD, page 30; and STUDIES IN THESCRIPTURES, Vol. I, page 183.NOTE 5. (See page 21)The expression "Star-spirits" is drawn from thepassage Job 38:7: "The morning stars sang together,22:16) Lucifer is also referred to as a "son of themorning"; and there are yet others, for Lucifer, inhis ambition, said: "I will exalt my throne above thestars [bright shining ones] of God." (Isaiah 14:13)The victory of Israel over Jabin and Sisera in thedays of Deborah is ascribed to the fac that "the starsin their courses fought against Sisera," which is understoodto mean that the holy angels were on the sideof the Israelites, directing the battle.--Judges 5:20.NOTE 6. (See page 22)"The sons of God came in unto the daughters ofmen, and they hare children to them; the same becamemighty men which were of old, men of renown."(Genesis 6:4) In this passage reference is madethe offspring of the illicit union between the "sons ofGod" (the fallen angels designated in this novel asDevas) and the "daughters of men." Throughout thisstory these children are called Darvands.