How do we know that Jesus is the angel of the Lord in the Old Testament?
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Jesus is identified as the angel of the Lord in the Old Testament due to the titles used and His interaction with humanity.
In the narrative of Gideon, the scripture refers to the angel of the Lord, which is understood by many theologians to refer to a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. The phrase 'angel of the Lord' can be seen as referring to Christ as the divine messenger. Notably, there is a distinction made when the angel speaks and acts as God Himself, evidenced by the use of the name 'Jehovah' in the conversation with Gideon. This underscores that any tangible interaction between God and man is mediated through Jesus Christ, reinforcing the doctrine of Christ's eternal existence and divinity prior to His earthly incarnation.
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