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One reason that I believe the angels are described as stars is that they are brilliant heavenly creatures
manifesting the glory of Yahweh. It seems fitting that angels should be called morning stars because
they were among the first luminous creations that Yahweh formed. All that Yahweh creates is light,
for He is light, and in Him is no shadow or variation. The Bible in a number of places reveals the
glorious, luminous, aspect of angelic beings.

Luke 2:9
And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around
them...

II Corinthians 11:14
For even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.

All the heavenly host were originally created as angels of light. Some, however, have turned away
from the light of God and have become darkened in their minds and in their character. Some have
wondered why the appellation “morning star” is also used as a Biblical reference for the firstborn
Son of God.

II Peter 1:19
And so we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a
lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts.

Revelation 22:16
"I, Yahshua, have sent My angel to testify to you these things for the churches. I am the root and the
offspring of David, the bright morning star."

This title is appropriate for both Christ and the angels. Both reveal the glory of God. Both are among
the earliest of Yahweh’s creations. Both are heavenly beings. Yet Christ is preeminent. The Son of
God is not “a morning star.” He is “THE morning star.” We can understand the distinction as we
consider that in America there are many “white houses,” but there is only one “White House.” This
is the home of the American President, the chief executive of the nation. A common man may boast
of living in “a white house,” but he cannot boast of living in “THE White House.”

We understand from the Scriptures that Yahshua, the only begotten Son of God, preceded all other
things in the creation. Afterwards, the Son of God created the heavenly hosts. These were in turn
present to witness the creation of the earth. Man, by comparison, is a relative latecomer.

Another Biblical expression used to denote angels is “sons of God.” There are some who are
teaching that the Old Testament phrase “sons of God” (Hebrew - bene ha elohim) is NOT a reference
to angels.

Genesis 6:1-2
Now it came about, when men began to multiply on the face of the land, and daughters were born
to them, that the sons of God (bene ha elohim) saw that the daughters of men were beautiful; and
they took wives for themselves, whomever they chose.