Μιχαήλ
Michaḗl
G3413 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper name, referring to the figure Michael, known from Israelite and post-exilic literature as a prominent angelic being. In Koine Greek contexts, Μιχαήλ designates the archangel Michael, a supernatural agent depicted as an advocate or protector of Israel/Judeans, and, in some texts, as a warrior in eschatological conflict.
Semantic Range
proper name referring to the archangel Michael in Israelite and Judean contexts; chief angelic figure; celestial protector of Israel/Judeans; leader in apocalyptic conflict
Root / Etymology
A direct transliteration from Hebrew מִיכָאֵל (Mîkhā’ēl), consisting of mi ('who?'), ka ('like/as'), and ’ēl ('God'): 'Who is like God?'. The Greek form is a loanword, not an original Greek formation.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In the Septuagint and New Testament, Μιχαήλ refers to the extraordinary angelic figure first named in Daniel (LXX Dan 10:13, 21; 12:1), where Michael is described as 'one of the chief princes' and 'the great prince who stands guard over your people' (i.e., the Israelites/Judeans). In Second Temple literature and Jewish apocalyptic writings (e.g., 1 Enoch, Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs), Michael emerges as a leading angelic adversary against cosmic and historical forces of evil. In the New Testament, notably in Jude 9 and Revelation 12:7, Μιχαήλ is portrayed as the archangel who contends with antagonistic powers on behalf of God's people. The Greek term is always treated as an indeclinable proper name and never generalized to mean 'angel' or 'messenger.' English translations with 'Michael' reflect the transliterated nature of the name. There is no ethnic or regional association inherent in the Greek use beyond biblical tradition; the term consistently refers to the distinctive angelic/mythic character originating in Israelite religious tradition.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Hebrew origin (מִיכָאֵל); Michael, an archangel:--Michael.
Root Family
Μιχαηλ (Michaḗl) — proper name, angelic figure, supernatural protector
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3413-01 |
Μιχαὴλ | michael | N NOM M SG |
Michael | Michael | Michael | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3413-01 |
Jude 1:9 | Μιχαὴλ | michael | N NOM M SG |
Michael | Michael | Michael |
G3413-01 |
Revelation 12:7 | Μιχαὴλ | michael | N NOM M SG |
Michael | Michael | Michael |