For the present it is enough to note, that this is one pre-eminent angel, indicated by the definite article; that he is clearly the medium of a true divine appearance, because neither the voice nor form of any lesser being is supposed to be employed, the appearance being that of fire, and the words being said to be the direct utterance of the Lord, not of any one who says, Thus saith the Lord.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
Joris was moved by a sentiment of the same kind, though in a lesser degree.
"The Maid of Maiden Lane"
Amelia E. Barr
He may be getting two or three thousand dollars a year, while his brother with lesser knowledge is getting ten times that much in another vocation.
"Dollars and Sense"
Col. Wm. C. Hunter