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  2. Mar 22, 2024 · Updated Mar 22, 2024. SHARE. Who are the angels of the Bible, and what are their names? We know quite a bit about angels as they are referenced roughly 300 times from Genesis to Revelation in various ways. We see them called “angels of God” (Luke 12:8), “sons of God” (Job 1:6), “sons of the mighty” (Psalm 89:6), “heavenly host ...

  3. Jan 4, 2022 · The Bible describes angels as powerful spiritual beings whom God created to perform specific jobs both in heaven and on earth. And although the Bible often mentions a “host” of angels, it only names a few. Gabriel is the most well-known named angel to appear in Scripture.

    • The Angel Gabriel. Gabriel might well be the most well-known angel name. Anyone that knows the story of the birth of Christ remembers that an angel plays a part in the famous story.
    • The Angel Michael. The Bible names a second angel, Michael, and describes his mission as a warrior prince fighting for God’s chosen ones. He is called an “archangel,” indicating that there is an angelic hierarchy.
    • Names of Fallen Angels in the Bible. Only one name is explicitly given to a fallen angel. The name Lucifer refers to the angel who disobeyed God and fell from heaven to become the enemy of God and the enemy of his people.
    • Angel Names – Seraphim and Cherubim. Two categories of angels are briefly named in the Bible: Cherubim. Seraphim. In popular culture, angel babies called cherubs with chubby little bodies and rosy cheeks are often depicted, especially around Valentine’s Day, spreading love and goodwill.
  4. Jun 26, 2024 · Therefore, the only two angels that are given a name in the Bible are Michael and Gabriel. Both are seen as obeying God, serving God, and helping those who God sends them to help. As in the case of Daniel the prophet, God sent Gabriel to talk with him (Daniel 9:20-23).

  5. Apr 22, 2024 · The Bible text doesn’t list any other named angels. But in extra-biblical text, other angels are named. Raphael (Tobit 12:15-22) is considered an archangel who serves God in healing acts. Uriel (2 Esdras 4:1-8) gives wisdom to those growing in their relationship with the Lord.

  6. Sep 10, 2024 · It’s probably best not to call these a separate class, but rather to say that there are good angels and fallen angels from each classification. But the Bible does speak of the fall of Satan (Luke 10:18) and a hell reserved for “the devil and his angels” (Matt. 25:41).

  7. The Bible mentions angels collectively as a heavenly "host" (Luke 2:13), but there are only a few specific angels mentioned by name in the Bible. One frequently mentioned angel throughout the Bible is Gabriel, a messenger angel.

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