Four types of angels, and their missions

Hi,


"Sometimes Gd sends His malach to impact prophets and put His word in their mouths, and to put knowledge and understanding in scholars. Parallel to this mission he [Yechezkel] saw a human face, for this is the living being who has insight and prophecy.

"And sometimes He sends His malach to perform mighty deeds and justice against His enemies… Parallel to this mission he saw a lion's face, for this is the great destroyer among the flocks of sheep, and who can instruct it?

"And sometimes He sends His malach to benefit and aid and bless His servants in His missions… Parallel to this mission he saw the face of an ox, for the ox blesses the house and aids the success of the grains, as I have mentioned.

"And sometimes He sends His malach to rescue His servants from harm and guide them on a path where they will not stumble… Parallel to this mission he saw the face of an eagle, for the malach carrying out its Master's mission is like an eagle arousing its nest, fluttering over its young…"

(Abarbanel to Yechezkel 1:9)

Have a great day,
Mordechai