“Destructive Force”

Friday, November 03, 2017

In Exodus 12:23, is this "destroyer" supposedly an angel or a demon?

Sincerely,
Friend Or Foe?

Dear Friend Or Foe,

The context of Ex. 12:23 would lean toward the destroyer being an angel sent by God.  The reason for this is that it specifically says, “For Jehovah will pass through to smite the Egyptians…”.  This implies that the destroyer is doing something that God is pleased with and authorizing – not very demonic.

This is akin to God sending the angel to smite the land of Israel in 1 Chr 21:15-16.  At times, God has tasks that require destructive force, and He sends angels to do His bidding.

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