Angels of the Bible

Celestial Beings of Scripture

Scripture describes celestial beings far stranger and more magnificent than popular culture imagines. From burning six-winged seraphim to eye-covered wheels spinning within wheels, these are the angels found in the pages of the Bible and the ancient texts that surround it.

Abaddon

Abaddon(fallen)

The Angel of the Abyss

Revelation 9:11

Angel of the Lord

The Angel of the Lord

The Divine Theophany

Exodus 3:2 · Judges 6:11–12

Archangel Michael

Archangel Michael

The Great Prince & Warrior

Jude 1:9 · Revelation 12:7

Azazel

Azazel(fallen)

The Scapegoat & the Fallen Teacher

1 Enoch 8:1 · Leviticus 16:10

Belial

Belial(fallen)

The Angel of Darkness

2 Cor 6:15 · 1QS 3:20

Cherubim

Cherubim

The Many-Faced Guardians

Ezekiel 10:1–22

Gabriel

Gabriel

The Divine Messenger

Luke 1:26–38 · Daniel 8:16

Living Creatures

Living Creatures

The Four Before the Throne

Revelation 4:6–8

Lucifer

Lucifer(fallen)

The Morning Star

Isaiah 14:12 · Ezekiel 28:14

Malakhim

Malakhim

Messengers Among Us

Genesis 19:1 · Hebrews 13:2

Melchizedek

Melchizedek

The Eternal Priest-King

Hebrews 7:3 · 11Q13

Ophanim

Ophanim

The Wheels Within Wheels

Ezekiel 1:15–21

Raguel

Raguel

The Friend of God

1 Enoch 20:4

Raphael

Raphael

The Divine Healer

Tobit 12:15

Remiel

Remiel

The Mercy of God

1 Enoch 20:8 · 2 Baruch 55:3

Sariel

Sariel

The Command of God

1 Enoch 20:6 · War Scroll 9:15

Semyaza

Semyaza(fallen)

Chief of the Fallen Watchers

1 Enoch 6:3 · Genesis 6:1–4

Seraphim

Seraphim

The Six-Winged Burning Ones

Isaiah 6:1–7

Uriel

Uriel

The Light of God

1 Enoch 20:2 · 2 Esdras 4:1

Watchers

Watchers

The Holy Sentinels

Daniel 4:13, 17