Bible dictionary

Lord of Hosts

LORD OF HOSTS*

Old Testament name for God found mostly in the prophets. The hosts are the heavenly powers and angels that act at the Lord’s command. See God, Names of.

The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915)The classic article on this subject

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