We all know that archangels are beings who serve God and those who accept to be called children of God through adoption, but do we know for sure how many archangels there are in the Bible, especially the one used by Protestants?
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Meaning of the word archangel
The word “archangel” comes from the Greek αρχάγγελος (archangelos) The word “archangel” occurs only twice in the Bible,
both in the New Testament, which was written in this language, with the old Greek prefix αρχ- (arc-), or in another form
from the prefix άρχω (arc) symbolising “he who rules, who governs, who commands, who leads” + άγγελος (angel) representing “messenger”.
It is from these origins that we derive this meaning, given that an angel who acts as a chief or primordial angel, as the syntax of the Greek language, it must be emphasised
Greek language, it should be stressed that the prefix “αρχ” indicates superiority, one of the first in his class, or leadership over a categorical group.
Therefore, the word could be translated as “commander of the angels” or “one of the chief angels”.
Another way of translating the word is “αρχαγγελου” which means “of the archangel”.
It is significant to note that the word archangel, like all early Greek qualifiers, is used in the plural, dual and singular.
From here, there are different considerations according to different faiths as to how many archangels there are and how they are identified.
identification. Let us look at all these perspectives in more detail today.
In the 1960 Protestant translation of the King James Bible, in the book of Daniel 10:13, the following is mentioned: …but behold
Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me.
In the Catholic translation of the Bible, or the Vatican Bible, or the Roman Bible, in Daniel 10:13 we find this…but Michael,
one of the chief princes, came to help me.
If we go to the Jewish translation of the Old Testament or the ORTHODOX JEWISH BIBLE, it is like this…but Michael,
one of the rulers (Sarim HaRishonim), came to help me. Daniel 10:13
The 1960 Protestant New Testament Version of the King James Bible reminds us in the book of Revelation 12:7…Afterwards
There was a great war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought against his angels.
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So how many archangels are there in the Protestant Bible?
The answer will depend on which version of the Bible you use, but today we are going to find out how many archangels there are in the Protestant Bible.
Let us find out how many archangels there are in the Protestant Bible.
There is only one archangel mentioned in the Protestant Bible, and that is Michael,
There is no mention of any other, because Gabriel is called an angel.
So there is not much to look for or understand, to answer the question of how many archangels there are in the Bible, we have to say that only one is mentioned.
In the Bible we have to say that only one archangel is mentioned.
Only one archangel is mentioned and he in turn has under his command thousands of angels in heaven.
We can see this in the book of Jude chapter 1 verse 9.677.
The archangel Michael is found in both the Old and New Testaments.
WHAT DOES THE CATHOLIC BIBLE SAY ABOUT THEM?
The Catholic Church recognises 7 archangels who are mentioned as follows: The archangels Michael, Gabriel,
Raphael, Uriel, Jophiel, Shamuel and Zadkiel.
In the book of Tobit, which is an apocryphal book, the archangel Raphael appears, Gabriel is also accepted by the Catholic Church and is called an archangel.
The others, although they do not say where they appear, believe in these archangels (Uriel, Jophiel, Shamuel and Zadkiel), but there is no biblical basis to support that they are angels or archangels.
Knowing for certain how many archangels there are in the Bible is not a very difficult task because
Only two are mentioned, and one of them appears in a book called deuterocanonical or apocryphal, which is only accepted by the Catholic Church.
that only the Catholic Church and some Orthodox Churches accept, neither the Jews nor the Protestant Christians accept these books, because they do not accept them.
Protestant Christians do not accept these books because they are not among those inspired by the Holy Spirit.
If you want to know more about the apocryphal books, go to the link on how the Catholic Bible of Jerusalem is divided.
But do we know who the archangel Michael is according to the Bible?
The Archangel Michael appears in the Bible, in the books of Daniel, Jude and Revelation, as a warrior angel engaged in spiritual warfare.
Warrior angel engaged in spiritual warfare.
Most angels in the Bible are portrayed as messengers, but in all three books, Michael is portrayed as a warrior angel,
Michael is portrayed as battling, fighting or enduring against the evil spirits and principalities.
as described in the books of Daniel 10:13; 21; Jude 1:9 and Revelation 12:7.
We do not have a complete picture of an angel, and only two are mentioned in the Bible (Gabriel being the other).
The Bible only gives us signs of their evolution during human events, but it is undeniable to express
that the archangel Michael is an important being with impressive powers.
Despite his great power, Michael remains in total obedience to the Lord.
We get a glimpse of his submission to the Lord’s rule in Jude 1:9. Righteous angels have status and are subject to the Lord’s sovereignty in Jude 1:9.
Righteous angels have a status and are submissive to the sovereignty of the Lord (Jude 1:9), and are therefore used as a picture of the subordination of the wife to her husband (1 Corinthians 1:10).
to her husband (1 Corinthians 11:10).
When we consider the power of the archangel Michael, her obedience to God is even more sublime.
If the submission of the angels is a demonstration of woman’s obedience, we can see that submission was never intended to hinder a woman’s power, purpose or courage.
that submission was never intended to hinder a woman’s power, imagination or courage.
It is expressed to the prophet Daniel that the archangel Michael is “the great prince who stands by the sons of your people” as mentioned by Daniel.
of your people” as mentioned in Daniel 12:1.
The Israelites are Daniel’s people, and the event of Michael’s guarding them suggests that God has placed different good angels over different countries.
different good angels over different countries or ethnic groups.
Demons are considered to be of equal rank, as we observe in Daniel 10:20.
The case of Michael being the “great prince” shows that he has jurisdiction and authority in the spiritual realm.
There are others, and Daniel 10:13 says that Michael is “one of the chief princes”.
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With all this it is clear how many archangels there are in the Bible.
