Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀρχάγγελος”
Understanding archángelos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
archangel. - a chief angel
G743
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀρχάγγελος
Phoneticar-khang'-el-os
Transliterationarchángelos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
archangel. - a chief angel
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Thessalonians 4:16 | “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:” Word: ἀρχάγγελος (archángelos) | |
| Jude 1:9 | “Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.” Word: ἀρχάγγελος (archángelos) |