host of heaven (= heavenly creatures)
literally: "host of YHWH" or "host of heaven"; hence: heavenly beings surrounding God's throne, praising him and carrying out his will on earth
“host of heaven (= heavenly creatures).” Atlas. Accessed 2026. https://fcbh-atlas.vercel.app/en/term/host-of-heaven-heavenly-creatures
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