In the context of the Bible, the term "announcer" is not explicitly used; however, the concept of announcing or proclaiming is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. Announcers in the biblical narrative are often messengers of God, prophets, or individuals chosen to deliver divine messages to the people.

Angelic Announcers

Angels frequently serve as divine announcers in the Bible. One of the most notable instances is the announcement of the birth of Jesus Christ. In the Gospel of Luke, the angel Gabriel is sent by God to Mary to announce that she will conceive and give birth to the Son of God. Gabriel declares, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus" (Luke 1:30-31). This announcement is pivotal in the Christian narrative, heralding the incarnation of the Messiah.

Another significant angelic announcement occurs in the fields near Bethlehem, where an angel of the Lord appears to shepherds, proclaiming the birth of Christ: "Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today in the City of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!" (Luke 2:10-11). This announcement is followed by a multitude of heavenly hosts praising God, emphasizing the importance of the message.

Prophetic Announcers

Prophets in the Old Testament often served as announcers of God's will, judgment, and promises. Isaiah, for example, is a prominent prophetic announcer who foretold the coming of the Messiah. In Isaiah 9:6, he announces, "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" . This prophecy is seen as a direct announcement of the coming of Jesus Christ.

Similarly, John the Baptist is a key figure in the New Testament who announces the coming of the Messiah. He is described as "a voice of one calling in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him'" (Matthew 3:3). John's role as an announcer is to prepare the hearts of the people for the arrival of Jesus, emphasizing repentance and the imminent kingdom of God.

Human Announcers

In addition to angels and prophets, ordinary individuals are sometimes called to announce God's works and messages. The Samaritan woman at the well, after her encounter with Jesus, becomes an announcer to her community. She proclaims, "Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?" (John 4:29). Her announcement leads many in her town to believe in Jesus.

The apostles, following the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, take on the role of announcers of the Gospel. Peter, in his sermon at Pentecost, boldly announces the fulfillment of prophecy and the lordship of Christ, saying, "Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!" (Acts 2:36). This announcement marks the beginning of the Church's mission to spread the Gospel to all nations.

Conclusion

Throughout the Bible, announcers play a crucial role in communicating God's messages to humanity. Whether through angels, prophets, or ordinary believers, the act of announcing is a divine commission to share the truth and hope found in God's redemptive plan.(n.) One who announces.2604. kataggeleus -- a proclaimer
... Transliteration: kataggeleus Phonetic Spelling: (kat-ang-gel-yooce') Short Definition:
a reporter, herald Definition: a reporter, announcer, proclaimer, herald ...
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Argument. --Moreover Also, from the Fact that He who was Seen of ...
... But, because He is subjected [5152] to the Father, and the Announcer of the Father's
will, He is declared to be the Angel of Great Counsel. ...
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Epistle Lxviii. To Florentius Pupianus, on Calumniators.
... and adverse things against himself, but there may be a simple confidence of truth
if, in what was announced of us, another is the announcer and witness. ...
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The Holy Spirit in Relation to Prophecy. ...
... Spirit shows forth the Word, and therefore the prophets announced the Son of God;
and the Word utters the Spirit, and therefore is Himself the announcer of the ...
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Thus Then There is Shown Forth one God, the Father...
... Spirit shows forth the Word, and therefore the prophets announced the Son of God;
and the Word utters the Spirit, and therefore is Himself the announcer of the ...
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1 Cor. I. 10
... For if, when insignificant persons and of little worth baptize, a heresy ariseth,
had I, the first announcer of Baptism, baptized many, it was likely that they ...
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John's First Testimony to Jesus.
... No doubt he knew in a general way who Jesus was; but as the official forerunner
and announcer of Jesus, and as the heaven-sent witness ( John 1:6, 7), it was ...
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Of the Evangelist John, and the Distinction Between Him and the ...
... is to help those who are lovers of the Word of God and students of holy truth to
understand that, in his Gospel, John was indeed an announcer and preacher of ...
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Epistle Lxxii. To Jubaianus, Concerning the Baptism of Heretics.
... even in his mother's womb; who was sustained with the spirit and power of Elias;
who was not an adversary of the Lord, but His precursor and announcer; who not ...
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Book ii.
... raise up this body of mine which has suffered many evils." [1544] Isaiah also,
proclaiming the resurrection to the people, says that he is the announcer of the ...
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Announcer (3 Occurrences)
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because he announced the glad tidings of Jesus and the resurrection to them. ...
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Runs (28 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 51:31 Runner to meet runner doth run, And announcer to meet announcer,
To announce to the king of Babylon, For, captured hath been his city -- at the ...
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Extremity (46 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 51:31 Runner to meet runner doth run, And announcer to meet announcer,
To announce to the king of Babylon, For, captured hath been his city -- at the ...
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Proclaimer (1 Occurrence)
... to see him, and some were saying, 'What would this seed picker wish to say?' and
others, 'Of strange demons he doth seem to be an announcer;' because Jesus and ...
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Picker (1 Occurrence)
... to see him, and some were saying, 'What would this seed picker wish to say?' and
others, 'Of strange demons he doth seem to be an announcer;' because Jesus and ...
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Chatterer (1 Occurrence)
... and some, He seems to be an announcer of foreign demons, because he announced
the glad tidings of Jesus and the resurrection to them. (DBY). ...
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Announces (5 Occurrences)

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Announcement (3 Occurrences)

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Attacked (93 Occurrences)
... and some, He seems to be an announcer of foreign demons, because he announced
the glad tidings of Jesus and the resurrection to them. (DBY). ...
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Announced (47 Occurrences)
... and some, He seems to be an announcer of foreign demons, because he announced
the glad tidings of Jesus and the resurrection to them. (DBY). ...
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