ArchAngels
83Definition Of An Archangel
Before I get started, I must give the definition of the word "Archangel". An Archangel is a high ranking Angel. They are considered to be the "leader" of the Angels. Seven Archangels appeared before God in The Book Of Revelations. Only four were named in the Bible. Some of the information below will not be only from Christian faith, it will come from others that believe in the almighty as well. They are the devine messengers between humans and God.
ArchAngel Michael
Michael is probably the most well known Archangel of all the others. He is said to be God's champion and is usually pictured with an unsheathed sword. It is foretold that when the world is in jeopardy again, Michael will return. In the bible, it is said that Michael was the Archangel that told the Virgin Mary of her approaching death. According to Jewish scriptures, Michael is the closest to the Lord, for his name means "like unto God". As the eldest Archangel, he is given captaincy over all of God's natural phenomena, such as the rain, wind, fire, snow, thunder, lightning, and hail. He is said to be the battler and defender of heaven, and the Patron Saint of policemen. It says in The Book Of Revelations that Michael will lead the Angels against the dragon in the final battle. There are actually 8 main Archangels.Lucifer was also an Archangel, but he was cast out of Heaven, leaving seven main Archangels.
Archangel Uriel
The name Uriel has four meanings, "Fire of God, Flame of God, Light of God, or Sun of God."Some accounts say that Uriel is the head of the third order(or company)of Angels. Others identify Uriel as one of the seven Archangels before the Throne.
Archangel Uriel
Archangel Raphael
This Archangels name means "God has overcome." He is said to be the Angel that supervises healing. Raphael is one of four Archangels mentioned in the entire Bible. Raphael first appears disguised in human form as the traveling companion of Tobias, calling himself "Azarias the son of the great Ananias."The Archangels protective influence is shown in many ways, including the binding of the Demon in the desert of upper Egypt.
Archangel Raphael
Archangel Remiel
Remeil, meaning "Thunder of God", is a Grogori or watcher. He is often confused with Azazel, because he is also called Rameel(sounding like Remiel, Ramiel).There are some stories that claim Remiel is one of the seven Archangels in the Book of Revelations, while others say that Remiel is a fallen Angel, because he refused to take custody of Hell. He is also said to be the Angel of guidance.
Archangel Remiel
Archangel Lucifer
There is alot of information about Lucifer, whether it is from the Bible, or from other religions. Lucifer was an Archangel long ago. Lucifer, meaning, in Latin, as "Light bringer, Bearer of Light." Lucifer is now known to the world as Satan, or the Devil. Satan, meaning "Adversary."Lucifer is said to have been cast out of Heaven because of "sinful pride", thinking that he was equal to God and rebelling against him. Supposedly the most evil thing that Satan does to us is tempt us into thinking that we are God. It is said that Lucifer is the first Angel to have sinned. Some say that Lucifer is not the opposite of God, but the opposite of Michael, the head Archangel. It is said that Lucifer was created by God on the 6 day of creation. The original theory is that Lucifer is the Archangel that rebelled against God and lead the revolt against him. Lucifer was jealous of the love that God felt against Adam. Some scholars actually believe that Hell is located in Heaven. It is believed that Lucifer aligned himself with one third of the Angels in an attempt to overthrow God and the faithful Angels, taking over the Kingdom. Lucifer and his Angels engaged in battle with Archangel Michael and his Angels and were defeated, casted down to earth.
Fallen Archangel Lucifer
Archangel Gabriel
The Archangel Gabriel comes from the Hebrew meaning"Man of God."Gabriel and Michael are the Archangels that figure most prominently in the Bible. He is mentioned by name in two visions of the Prophet Daniel. Here he explains the future of Israel to Daniel.
Archangel Gabriel
Archangel Raguel
Raguel name is said to mean "Friend of God."Some say that his role is to oversee all of the other Archangels and Angels to ensure they are working in harmony and order according to the Divine will. He is also considered "The Relationship Angel."
Archangel Raguel
Archangel Zerachiel
Zerachiel is one of the main Archangels that leads souls to judgement. An Angel of healing. It is also said that he is the presiding Angel of the Sun, Prince of ministering Angels who watch over Mortals, and the Angels of children, particularly children of parents who have sinned. He is said to have dominion over Earth.
Archangel Zerachiel
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Thanks, you gave me a lot of thoughts that I didn't have at first. Maybe we did exist before we were brought into Earth through birth. If that's true, then what were we? Were we Archangels, Angels? A lot of questions on this matter
I am glad I am able to give you more insight on this.
In what state did we exists in heaven? How about spirit children of our heavenly father in heaven with him? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has this as one of their main religious believes. They call it a plan of salvation, where, if I understand it correctly. Heavenly Fathere wants to bless all his children to be come like him - since he is perfect and wants us to be like him-perfect. He creates an earth for us to come to live on to be able to gain a body, and also be tried to develop faith in him. Die and through a savior which his our eldest brother, Jesus, he/they provide a savior for us so that we can be resurrected and also be given rewards to our faith and be able to become more like him.
So the archangels may actually be our spiritaul brothers and sisters. And Lucifer was once our brother, but he rebelled against God, and was thrown out of heaven, and he and his followers will never be able to gain a body and progress to be more like our Heavenly Father. They want a body but cannot have one. This as when Jesus expelled the demons out of the boy body in the Bible, and the demons asks what they could do for they wanted a body, and Jesus let them. This is their damnation, that they will never have a body, and the progress to be like Heaven Father is stop. Also, they will see heaven again, shut off from his presence forever.
They call this premortal life, the pre-existance.
As for archangels, and angels in general. Could the definition be a person from heaven sent to earth with a message or purpose. Arch-angels could be significant, very righteous and obedient to our Heavenly Father such at the prophets. The Jehovah Witness believe Michaal to be Jesus, as the LDS believe Michael to be Adam, Jesus to be Jehovah, as Chirst said, "before Moses was I am" or basicly saying he is Jehoval, and the God's name as Jesus said on the Cross "Ehim, why has thee..." or in the Hebrew tongue Elohim. Also, Elohim is on the Egyptian writings, using Elohim in place of the word God during the time Abraham went to Egypt.
Angels could be general spirits/people from heaven. I am no expert on this, but this is my thoughts. I like to think that maybe I was one of the angles, singing on the night Christ was born.
Hope this helps.
What, no Angel Moroni!?
Very informative hub. Visually stimulating, too. Keep up the good work!
Informative article introducing angels. Thanks for sharing.
Interesting hub.
How many Angels are there total?
We always see Angels in a human form with wings added but that doesn't seem right.
BTW, apparently Lucifer, doesn't believe in Arch Devils.
From the Bible we know only two Arch Angels: Gabriel and Michael. The Lucifer was not archangel, but lower class of angelic being and he was cherub.
There is huge amount of angels. But they are not primary of our focus. Jesus is.
Thanks for opportunity to participate.
You forgot an Archangelo... me! I have just been appointed as Arcangel by the Boss, I'm the Archangel of food,I give to the beloved man the best food possible! I'm jokingYou did a good HubCiao Angelo
Okay, sorry Archangelo, won't happen again Lol Food please lol :)
I was grieving for my dead kitten who I named Michael Archangel without knowing its meaning. Just have this guts feel to google it today and I landed here.
Michael My Archangel
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I like it when you touch my face
Love it more when you embrace
You filled my heart with so much grace
Michael my baby you are such an ace
As cuddly as all my little stuffed toy
You work your magic by just being coy
Showed me true meaning of love dear boy
But why must it be such a short lifted joy?
Your wobbly walk...and your funny fall
You rush for food go knocking the wall
How I had wish to see you grow tall
To show off you skill...be Mr know it all
A dear price to pay for the meaning of certainty
Should have hold you dearly not just let it be
If only I am lucky to be spared some mercy
I wish you would just bring him back to me
You are god sent that changed my perception
Losing you taught me the power of creation
Michael the archangel my emotion guardian
You deserved every inch of veneration
This poem all for a kitten, wow!
all that we are" is a result of what we have thought!
thru heart and head we create our freedom, thru angles we find our Strenghs"
Thu: thru Our Arcangles We Shine Our True Colours. Maybe thay are not so different from ourselfs" just Maybe we are just those angles. A different Arcangle inside each ánd everyone of us" and every one of us Bond
eovery says:
11 months ago
Great stuff. I know different religions and scholars believe different i.e. Could the fight between Archangel Michael and Archangel Lucifer have been the fight at first, where Archangel Michael helped cast Archangel Lucifer out of heaven. Where one-third of the angels in heaven followed Lucifer and were also cast out of heaven with him, as he drew one=third of the host of angels with him. This seems more correct to me.
Besides this, I like a lot of your thoughts. Another think to think of. God know Abraham before the foundation of the earth. Or in words we understand. He knew Abraham in Heaven before the earth was build. So could Abraham have been an Archangel. If he was an Archangle or angel that existed befrre the earth was created, From the logic, if Abraham existed before the earth was build and was born on heaven, then could we have existed before the earth, too.
I know this is deep. It blows my mind. Enjoyed your site.