The Archangels
The Bible alludes to seven archangels. Of those, three are named. Who are they?
THE BIBLE ALLUDES TO SEVEN ARCHANGELS
Tobit 12:15. I am Raphael, one of the seven holy angels, which present the prayers of the saints, and go in before the glory of the Holy One.
Zechariah 4:10. Indeed, who despises the day of small things? For these seven shall rejoice, and shall see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. These are the LORD’s eyes, which run back and forth through the whole earth.”
1 Thessalonians 4:16. For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with God’s trumpet. The dead in Christ will rise first,
Jude 1:9. But Michael, the archangel, when contending with the devil and arguing about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him an abusive condemnation, but said, “May the Lord rebuke you!”
Revelation 1:4. John, to the seven assemblies that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from God, who is and who was and who is to come; and from the seven Spirits who are before his throne;
Revelation 4:5. Out of the throne proceed lightnings, sounds, and thunders. There were seven lamps of fire burning before his throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
Revelation 8:2. I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them.
Revelation 16:1. I heard a loud voice out of the temple, saying to the seven angels, “Go and pour out the seven bowls of the wrath of God on the earth!”
THREE ARCHANGELS ARE NAMED
Michael
Michael is “The Great Angel.”
Alongside the archangel Gabriel, Michael is described as the guardian angel of Israel.
Daniel 10:13. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; but, behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me because I remained there with the kings of Persia.
Daniel 10:21. But I will tell you that which is inscribed in the writing of truth. There is no one who holds with me against these, but Michael your prince.
Jude 1:9. But Michael, the archangel, when contending with the devil and arguing about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him an abusive condemnation, but said, “May the Lord rebuke you!”
Gabriel
Alongside the archangel Michael, Gabriel is described as the guardian angel of Israel.
Daniel 8:16. I heard a man’s voice between the banks of the Ulai, which called, and said, “Gabriel, make this man understand the vision.”
Daniel 9:21. yes, while I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening offering.
Luke 1:19. The angel answered him, “I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God. I was sent to speak to you, and to bring you this good news.
Luke 1:26. Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
Raphael
Tobit 12:15. I am Raphael, one of the seven holy angels, which present the prayers of the saints, and go in before the glory of the Holy One.
SEE ALSO
Watchers. A Watcher is a type of angel. They are described in the biblical Book of Daniel, as well as in the ancient Hebrew text called 1 Enoch.
The Armies of Heaven. The Bible speaks of the Armies of Heaven. They are mighty warrior angels led by Michael the Archangel. They battle against evil.
A Civil War in Heaven. Michael the Archangel leads the God-fearing angels into combat against Satan and his minions. They throw Satan and his minions out of heaven and to the earth.
The Archangels. The Bible alludes to seven archangels. Of those, three are named. Who are they?
How many angels are there? At his triumphal return in glory, the Lord Jesus Christ will be accompanied by ALL the angels. How many is that?
Angels in the Bible. Christian artists often portray angels as obese caucasian babies with blond hair. However, angels are powerful spirit entities with immense power and authority.
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