Lexical Summary archaggelos: Archangel Original Word: ἀρχάγγελος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance archangel. From archo and aggelos; a chief angel -- archangel. see GREEK archo see GREEK aggelos HELPS Word-studies 743 arxággelos (from 758 /árxōn, "of the first order, chief" and 32 /ággelos, "angel") – an archangel; an angel of the highest rank (see Dan 10:13, 12:1; see also Lk 1:19; Rev 8:2, 12:7); "a ruler of angels, a superior angel, an archangel" (Souter). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom archó and aggelos Definition a chief angel, i.e. archangel NASB Translation archangel (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 743: ἀρχάγγελοςἀρχάγγελος, ἀρχαγγέλου, ὁ (from ἀρχι, which see, and ἄγγελος), a Biblical and ecclesiastical word, archangel, i. e. chief of the angels (Hebrew שַׂר chief, prince, Daniel 10:20; Daniel 12:1), or one of the princes and leaders of the angels (הָרִאשֹׁנִים הַשָּׂרִים, Daniel 10:13): 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Jude 1:9. For the Jews after the exile distinguished several orders of angels, and some (as the author of the Book of Enoch, 9:1ff; cf. Dillmann at the passage, p. 97f) reckoned four angels (answering to the four sides of the throne of God) of the highest rank; but others, and apparently the majority (Tobit 12:15, where cf. Fritzsche; Revelation 8:2), reckoned seven (after the pattern of the seven Amshaspands, the high est spirits in the religion of Zoroaster). See under the words, Γαβριήλ and Μιχαήλ. Topical Lexicon Concept and TitleStrong’s Greek 743 designates a singular, exalted angelic commander—an “archangel”—who stands at the head of the heavenly host under God’s direct authority. This title highlights supreme rank, military leadership, and representative speech on behalf of the Almighty. Occurrences in Scripture 1 Thessalonians 4:16 presents the “voice of an archangel” announcing the return of Jesus Christ in glory, inseparably linking this being with the eschatological hope of the Church. Jude 1:9 names “Michael the archangel,” depicting him contending with the devil and refusing to speak presumptuously, thereby modeling both authority and submission to divine judgment. Michael the Archangel Michael appears in Daniel 10:13, Daniel 10:21, and Daniel 12:1 as “one of the chief princes” and “the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people.” Jude identifies him explicitly as an archangel, and Revelation 12:7–9 shows him leading the heavenly armies against the dragon. Collectively these passages portray Michael as: • Guardian of Israel and by extension of God’s covenant purposes. Eschatological Role At the Parousia, “the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first” (1 Thessalonians 4:16). The archangel’s voice functions as: • Herald of resurrection power. Angelic Hierarchy and Ministry Scripture distinguishes various angelic ranks—cherubim, seraphim, principalities, authorities, powers—yet only the archangel title conveys executive command over the entire angelic army. While Michael is the only named archangel in canonical Scripture, 1 Thessalonians 4:16 allows for the category to include at least one figure who will participate audibly in the end-time events. Second Temple and Early Church Understanding Intertestamental writings (for example, 1 Enoch and the War Scroll from Qumran) already speak of archangels overseeing nations and liturgical worship. The New Testament integrates this expectation but grounds it firmly in monotheistic faith: archangels are mighty yet created servants whose authority is derivative, never rivaling the Lord’s. Theological Implications 1. Christ’s supremacy: Even the highest angelic authority submits to Jesus Christ, underscoring His deity and mediatorial kingship. Practical Ministry Application • Preaching: Emphasize the certainty of Christ’s return and the resurrection affirmed by the archangel’s voice. Summary Strong’s Greek 743 portrays the archangel as Heaven’s chief warrior-herald, active in Israel’s protection, Christ’s triumphant return, and the final resurrection of the saints. These realities inspire worship, fortify hope, and model humble yet courageous engagement in spiritual warfare. Forms and Transliterations αρχαγγελος αρχάγγελος ἀρχάγγελος αρχαγγελου αρχαγγέλου ἀρχαγγέλου archangelos archángelos archangelou archangélouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Thessalonians 4:16 N-GMSGRK: ἐν φωνῇ ἀρχαγγέλου καὶ ἐν NAS: with the voice of [the] archangel and with the trumpet KJV: the voice of the archangel, and INT: with voice archangel's and with Jude 1:9 N-NMS Strong's Greek 743 |
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