Term
Michael (archangel)
An archangel and leader in the angelic army who battles demonic forces in Scripture.
Filed underTheology Proper
Definition
An archangel who appears in Scripture as a leader in the angelic army, particularly in battle against demonic forces (Daniel 10:13, 21; 12:1; Jude 9; Revelation 12:7).
Scripture
- Revelation 12:7
Connections
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- Narrower than
- archangelTerm
Sources
- 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 19A.3Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 19A.3.
Last revised August 14, 2026