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Who is Michael the Archangel?
Is Michael the Archangel Jesus? Q. Who is Michael the Archangel? Is Michael the Archangel Jesus? A. There are only five references to Michael the Archangel in the Bible. The name Michael, which is of Hebrew origin, means "who is like God" and is Strong's Concordance #4317 for its use in the Old Testament. Michael (Greek: Micahl) when used in the New Testament is Strong's #3413. Reference #1 and #2: In the book of Daniel Chapter 10, we see the account of Daniel and the "glorious man" discussing prophecies of Persia and Greece. It is a vision that only Daniel sees and so frightens him that he is has no strength left. This vision came to Daniel after a three week fast and prayer. Verse 12 relates that the "man" came because of Daniel's words. Now, look at verse 13: "But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. " (Daniel 10:13, KJV) This is the first Biblical mention of Michael. Here he is referred to as a "chief prince" or one who is first in rank or power. He was (and is) a very powerful and influential spirit being. Continuing in Daniel 10, note that Michael is again mentioned in v. 21 where he is called Michael your prince. "But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and [there is] none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince. " (Daniel 10:21, KJV) |
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