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  1. Michael, [ Notes 1] also called Saint Michael the Archangel, Archangel Michael and Saint Michael the Taxiarch [ 7][dead link] is an archangel in Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the Baha'i faith.

    • Michael Is The only One The Bible Calls An Archangel
    • Michael Stands Guard Over Israel
    • Michael Directly Opposes Satan
    • Michael only Says Four Words in The Bible
    • Michael Is A Military Commander of Some Angels
    • Michael Battles The Patron Angels of Other Nations

    We’re told Michael’s title in Jude 9. The Greek word for “archangel” (archággelos) means “chief angel” or “chief messenger.” The word “archangel” isn’t use to describe him in the Old Testament, but another angel calls him one of the chief princes (Dan 10:13). Calling Michael “one of the chief princes” implies that Michael has peers. However, if the...

    In Daniel’s last vision, an angel describes how the last days will play out for the Jews. It is at this time that Michael, “the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people will arise” (Dan 12:1). The angel also refers to Michael as Daniel’s prince (Dan 10:21). The Bible doesn’t say what “standing guard” entails, but it’s very clear t...

    Jude mentions that Michael argues with Satan about the body of Moses (a nod to a Jewish tradition). Unfortunately, we’re not given any more information on what that argument was about. Jude does tell us that Michael wasn’t so bold as to pronounce a “railing judgment” (the Greek word for “railing” is often translated “blasphemous” or “defaming”) aga...

    Well, three Greek words that are often translated into four English words. In Jude 9, Michael says to Satan, “The Lord rebuke you!”

    In John’s apocalypse, he sees a great war in heaven: Michael and his angels vs. the dragon (Satan) and his angels. The devil and his forces are too weak to remain in heaven, however, and so they are all thrown down to earth (Rev 12:7–9).

    In Daniel chapter 10, the prophet fasts, humbling himself before God and praying for understanding regarding the Jews’ future. An angel finally appears to him 21 days later, and explains the delay: the “prince of Persia” had been opposing him the whole time, and it wasn’t until Michael relieved the angel that he could continue his trip to Daniel. T...

  2. Jan 30, 2024 · Scripture often refers to the Archangel Michael as a “chief prince” of the heavens. Michael the Archangel will play a significant part in end-time events. This angel leads a host of angels in a victorious war over Satan and His demons in Revelation 12.

  3. Aug 1, 2024 · Michael, in the Bible and in the Qur’an, one of the archangels. He is repeatedly depicted as a warrior and the leader of the heavenly hosts. In Christianity he came to be regarded as the helper of the church against the attacks of the Devil.

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  4. May 26, 2024 · Archangel Michael is the only angel mentioned by name in all three of the major sacred religious texts that place the most emphasis on angels: the Torah (Judaism), the Bible (Christianity), and the Quran (Islam). In each of these faiths, believers consider Michael a leading angel who fights evil with the power of good.

  5. Mar 17, 2019 · Who is Archangel Michael, also known as Saint Michael? Explore a profile of this angelic leader, his roles, symbols, and representations in scripture.

  6. Nov 8, 2021 · Updated Nov 08, 2021. Who Is the Archangel Michael in the Bible? Archangel Michael is one of the chief princes in the rank of angels. We first see a reference of Michael in Daniel...

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