who is as God
2007-10-27 01:29:55 · 8 answers · asked by myangel_101211 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Raphael is the first of the 4 Great Archangels
And Master of the Powers of Light.
Raphael touches the mind and the thoughts, for he is the bringer of Faith, and his sword represents the notion of Peace inspite of a troubled world - as in just the same way we may wake after a restless night and see things in a different light, giving us Faith that everything will turn out all right.with the birth of a new day.The sword cuts away the debris from our minds, and it also represents our mental will to overcome. It is not a symbol of attack, but only protection. Raphael is often seen with the image of Aquarius embroidered on his breast, which indicates insight and truth, everlasting life, and the eternal belief in all humanity.
The sword of Raphael is the Sword of Peace, and lies at the end of the Rainbow Bridge of Faith between God and Man.
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Michael is the second of the 4 Great Archangel
And Master of The Powers of Life.
Michael challenges our energy and enthusiasum, for he is the bringer of Hope, and his wand represents the notion of Courage to face the dangers that may confront us in life. In much the same way, we can take comfort from the summer sun, consoling our fears, and giving power to the Inner Spirit to overcome. Michael is sometimes seen wearing a breast plate of heavy steel, with the regal majesty of a mighty lion or a flaming dragon emblazened across it in burnished gold.The lion represents the symbol of Leo, which indicates almighty power, living energy, courage, and lust for life.
The Wand of Michael is the Wand of Courage, and lies at the heart of Hope and the summer sun.
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Gabriel is the third of the 4 Great Archangels
And Master of the Powers of Love.
Gabriel is sometimes seen with the silhouette of an Eagle, fused in silver across his breast, which shimmers as he moves. This represents the higher side of Scorpio, the invincible bird of prey that transcends the stars, and signals Transformation, Rebirth, and the rising of the Phoenix in a blaze of new life.
The cup of Gabriel is the cup of Love, and lies in the depths of our feelings and the ebb and flow of the tides.
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Uriel is the fourth of the 4 Great Archangels
And Master of the Powers of Law
Uriel is often seen with the bold and steady emblem of a bull, embroidered upon his breast. Sometimes it is seen as winged, and pawing the ground amidst a tapestry of ripened corn and scarlet poppies.This is the sign of Taurus, the solid, browsing animal, and creature of the Earth, which signals instinctive perception of the physical world and the five great senses -
Touch, Taste, Smell, Sight and Sound.
The Disc of Uriel is the disc of Strength that lies deep in the stability of our planet earth and at the feet of our spiritual self.
Love & Blessings
Milly
2007-10-27 03:17:46 · answer #1 · answered by milly_1963 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Archangels are found in a number of religious traditions, including Islam, Judaism and Zoroastrianism. In Biblical Christianity, the only archangel ever clearly named as being of the order is Michael.
2007-10-27 03:43:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Michael. Other meanings are "Who is like to God?" and "Who is like God?" The explanation for this rather unusual meaning is that Archangel Michael led the armies of heaven against the armies of hell in a massive battle that took place before the Biblical creation. The battle cry was "Who is like to God?" and that became the meaning of his name.
2007-10-27 04:14:02 · answer #3 · answered by Avie 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Mika-El (Michael) means "who is like God" I will add an addendum to the response that is previous to mine : Jehovah Witnesses, specifically (not Catholics or Protestants generally) believe that Jesus is the incarnation of the Archangel Michael. I am not a Jehovah Witness, but mythologically speaking, I kind of like the idea--but it only makes sense if you understand the underlying mythology and esoteric symbolism of Michael (and of Jesus, too, the "solar deity" of paganism, and the "redemptive principle").
Although angels are occasionally mentioned in the Bible, most information about angel lore does not come from the Bible but from other writings, such as the Book of Enoch, which once was but is not part of the regular Bible, and other "unofficial" scripture and also magical and mystical texts from Hebrew lore and from magical mystics and theologians of the middle ages.
2007-10-27 02:23:20 · answer #4 · answered by philosophyangel 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Michael is the only Archangel name mentioned in the bible.
2007-10-27 06:47:12 · answer #5 · answered by Operator 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Micha-el, for sure. Gabri-el was the messenger to Mary, Joseph, and her father, maybe to Abraham at the sacrifice altar. But Michael is the one who drove Adam & Eve out, and appeared to Joshua, and who commands God's hosts.
2007-10-27 02:41:26 · answer #6 · answered by Thorbjorn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I guess it's either Michael or Gabriel, I can't think of any others. I'll go for gabriel(edit: guess my guess was wrong !).
practicalthought, go wiki archangel. It depends on which bible you use as your source.
2007-10-27 01:33:32 · answer #7 · answered by =42 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Michael"... which actually means "God Like" ... it does not mean "who is as God"
2007-10-27 01:33:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋