Question: who is the angel of the lord mentioned in the old testament

title: Angel of the Lord
text: The Angel of the LORD or `` an Angel of the LORD '' ( מַלְאַךְ יְהוָה Malakh YHWH `` Messenger of Yahweh '' , LXX ἄγγελος Κυρίου ) is an entity appearing repeatedly in the Hebrew Bible ( Old Testament ) on behalf of God ( Yahweh ) . The term malakh YHWH , in English translation usually accompanied with the definite article , King James Version `` the angel of the LORD '' , occurs 65 times in the text of the Hebrew Bible . In some instances it is made clear that the reference is to a theophany , i.e. an appearance of YHWH himself rather than a separate entity acting on his behalf . The related expression Angel of the Presence occurs only once ( Isaiah 63 : 9 ) . The New Testament uses the term `` angel of the Lord '' ( ἄγγελος Κυρίου ) several times , once ( Luke 1 : 11 -- 19 ) identified with Gabriel . 

Answer: answer: The Angel of the LORD is an entity appearing repeatedly in the Hebrew Bible on behalf of God.  In some instances it is made clear that the reference is to a theophany, i.e. an appearance of YHWH himself rather than a separate entity acting on his behalf.
answer: The Angel of the LORD is an entity appearing repeatedly in the Hebrew Bible on behalf of God. In some instances, it refers to a theophany, i.e. an appearance of YHWH himself rather than a separate entity acting on his behalf.