4317. Mikael

Lexicon

Mikael: Michael

Original Word: מִיכָאֵל
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Miyka'el
Pronunciation: mee-kah-EL
Phonetic Spelling: (me-kaw-ale')
Definition: Michael
Meaning: Mikael

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Michael

From miy and (the prefix derivative from) kiy and 'el; who (is) like God?; Mikael, the name of an archangel and of nine Israelites -- Michael.

see HEBREW miy

see HEBREW kiy

see HEBREW 'el

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from mi, a preposition prefix and el
Definition
"Who is like God?" an angel, also a number of Isr.
NASB Translation
Michael (13).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מִיכָאֵל proper name, masculine Michael, ᵐ5 Μειχαηλ, Μιχαηλ (Who is like God ? compare מִיכָיָהוּ, and Assyrian proper names, as Mannu-kî-Rammân, 'Who is like Rammân?' Mannu-kî-ilu-rabu, 'Who is like the great God?' Dl^{Prol. 210, HWB 419}; Schr^{COT 478}; compare Cook^{Aramaic Glossary 74}) : —

1 Numbers 13:13 (P).

2 1 Chronicles 5:13

3 1 Chronicles 5:14.

4 1 Chronicles 6:25.

5 1 Chronicles 7:3.

6 1 Chronicles 8:16.

7 1 Chronicles 12:21.

8 1 Chronicles 27:18.

92Chronicles 21:2.

10 Ezra 8:8.

11 the 'prince,' or patron-angel, of Israel, Daniel 10:13,21; Daniel 12:1 (compare Jude 9; Revelation 12:7; Levy^{NHWB iii.100}).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew components מִי (mi, "who"), כָּ (ka, "as" or "like"), and אֵל (El, "God").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3413 (Μιχαήλ, Michaēl): The Greek equivalent of the Hebrew מִיכָאֵל, used in the New Testament to refer to the archangel Michael, maintaining the same role and significance as in the Hebrew texts.

Usage: Mikael is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, referring to the archangel Michael, a celestial being who serves as a protector and warrior for God's people.

Context: • Role and Significance: Michael is one of the chief princes and a leading figure among the heavenly hosts. He is often depicted as a warrior angel, tasked with defending God's people and executing divine judgment against evil forces. Michael's role is particularly highlighted in the context of spiritual warfare and protection.
• Biblical References:
• Daniel 10:13, 21 (BSB): Michael is described as "one of the chief princes" who comes to assist the angelic messenger in spiritual conflict.
• Daniel 12:1 (BSB): Michael is portrayed as the great prince who stands watch over the sons of Israel, indicating his protective role during times of great distress.
• Jude 1:9 (BSB): Michael is depicted as contending with the devil over the body of Moses, demonstrating his authority and power in spiritual matters.
• Revelation 12:7 (BSB): Michael leads the heavenly armies in a battle against the dragon, symbolizing the ultimate triumph of good over evil.
• Theological Implications: Michael's name, meaning "Who is like God?" serves as a rhetorical question emphasizing the uniqueness and supremacy of God. His actions and character reflect the divine attributes of justice, protection, and power.

Forms and Transliterations

וּמִיכָאֵ֖ל וּמִיכָאֵ֣ל וּמִיכָאֵ֧ל ומיכאל מִֽיכָאֵ֑ל מִֽיכָאֵ֗ל מִֽיכָאֵ֜ל מִֽיכָאֵ֡ל מִיכָאֵ֖ל מִיכָאֵ֛ל מִיכָאֵ֥ל מִיכָאֵֽל׃ מיכאל מיכאל׃ mî·ḵā·’êl michaEl mîḵā’êl ū·mî·ḵā·’êl umichaEl ūmîḵā’êl

Englishman's Concordance

Numbers 13:13
HEB: סְת֖וּר בֶּן־ מִיכָאֵֽל׃
NAS: Sethur the son of Michael;
KJV: Sethur the son of Michael.
INT: Sethur the son of Michael

1 Chronicles 5:13
HEB: לְבֵ֣ית אֲבוֹתֵיהֶ֗ם מִֽיכָאֵ֡ל וּמְשֻׁלָּ֡ם וְ֠שֶׁבַע
NAS: households [were] Michael, Meshullam,
KJV: of their fathers [were], Michael, and Meshullam,
INT: households of their fathers' Michael Meshullam Sheba

1 Chronicles 5:14
HEB: גִּלְעָ֧ד בֶּן־ מִיכָאֵ֛ל בֶּן־ יְשִׁישַׁ֥י
NAS: the son of Michael, the son
KJV: the son of Michael, the son
INT: of Gilead the son of Michael the son of Jeshishai

1 Chronicles 6:40
HEB: בֶּן־ מִיכָאֵ֥ל בֶּן־ בַּעֲשֵׂיָ֖ה
NAS: the son of Michael, the son
KJV: The son of Michael, the son
INT: the son of Michael the son of Baaseiah

1 Chronicles 7:3
HEB: וּבְנֵ֣י יִֽזְרַֽחְיָ֗ה מִֽיכָאֵ֡ל וְ֠עֹבַדְיָה וְיוֹאֵ֧ל
NAS: of Izrahiah [were] Michael, Obadiah,
KJV: of Izrahiah; Michael, and Obadiah,
INT: and the sons of Izrahiah Michael Obadiah Joel

1 Chronicles 8:16
HEB: וּמִיכָאֵ֧ל וְיִשְׁפָּ֛ה וְיוֹחָ֖א
NAS: Michael, Ishpah and Joha
KJV: And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha,
INT: Michael Ishpah and Joha

1 Chronicles 12:21
HEB: וְיוֹזָבָ֤ד וִידִֽיעֲאֵל֙ וּמִיכָאֵ֣ל וְיוֹזָבָ֔ד וֶאֱלִיה֖וּא
INT: Josabad Jediael Michael Josabad Elihu

1 Chronicles 27:18
HEB: עָמְרִ֖י בֶּן־ מִיכָאֵֽל׃ ס
NAS: Omri the son of Michael;
KJV: Omri the son of Michael:
INT: Omri the son of Michael

2 Chronicles 21:2
HEB: וּזְכַרְיָ֣הוּ וַעֲזַרְיָ֔הוּ וּמִיכָאֵ֖ל וּשְׁפַטְיָ֑הוּ כָּל־
NAS: Azaryahu, Michael and Shephatiah.
KJV: and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah:
INT: Zechariah Azaryahu Michael and Shephatiah All

Ezra 8:8
HEB: זְבַדְיָ֖ה בֶּן־ מִֽיכָאֵ֑ל וְעִמּ֖וֹ שְׁמֹנִ֥ים
NAS: the son of Michael and 80
KJV: the son of Michael, and with him fourscore
INT: Zebadiah the son of Michael with

Daniel 10:13
HEB: י֔וֹם וְהִנֵּ֣ה מִֽיכָאֵ֗ל אַחַ֛ד הַשָּׂרִ֥ים
NAS: then behold, Michael, one
KJV: days: but, lo, Michael, one
INT: days behold Michael one princes

Daniel 10:21
HEB: כִּ֥י אִם־ מִיכָאֵ֖ל שַׂרְכֶֽם׃ פ
NAS: [forces] except Michael your prince.
KJV: that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.
INT: for lo Michael your prince

Daniel 12:1
HEB: הַהִיא֩ יַעֲמֹ֨ד מִֽיכָאֵ֜ל הַשַּׂ֣ר הַגָּד֗וֹל
NAS: Now at that time Michael, the great
KJV: And at that time shall Michael stand up,
INT: who stands Michael prince the great

13 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4317
13 Occurrences

mî·ḵā·’êl — 10 Occ.
ū·mî·ḵā·’êl — 3 Occ.