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was

verb

LanguageTok Pisin

Meaning
  1. angel; any supernatural creature in heaven according to Christian theology
  2. angel
  3. A spiritual or supernatural being that lives in heaven according to Christian belief.
Examples

God i makim ol strongpela was bilong sanap i stap.

God appointed powerful angels to stand watch.

Part of speechverb

Usage noteWhile 'was' often means to watch or guard, in this specific context it refers to the spiritual beings who act as guards.

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