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What identifies the Angel of the Lord in Old Testament days as pre Bethlehem appearances of Christ Jesus?

Not only did the appearances of the Angel of the Lord cease after the incarnation of Christ Jesus (when God the Son became man) but the Old Testament also speaks of the Angel of God who accompanied the Israelites on their exodus from Egypt (Exodus 14:19, 20-21). In the New Testament of the Bible, Christ Jesus is identified as the Rock who accompanied the Israelites on their exodus from Egypt. (1 Corinthians 10:1-4)

One day the Angel of the Lord appeared to Samson's parents announcing that they would have a child (Samson). At that time, Samson's father asked the Angel of the Lord what His name was so that he and his wife could honor Him. In reply, the Angel of the Lord said, "Why do you ask My name, seeing it is wonderful." (Judges 13:18)

The following is written of Christ Jesus in (Isaiah 9:6): "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

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