What if I told you that the angels you see in paintings, Christmas cards, and stained-glass windows... Have nothing to do with how angels are actually described in the Bible?

They aren’t cute little babies with wings or gentle, glowing humans in white robes strumming harps.

In fact, that’s not even close.

Because in reality, biblical angels are terrifying.

They often appeared with multiple sets of wings, faces of beasts, and bodies covered in eyes.

And in almost every story — their very presence causes fear.

I mean..If they weren’t terrifying, why would Gabriel’s first words to Mary be:

“Do Not Be Afraid”

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