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The meaning of ἀρχάγγελος

Understanding archángelos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

archangel. - a chief angel

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
1 Thessalonians
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