What does michael mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G3413

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

Michael, the archangel, indecl., Jude 9; Rev. 12:7*

In the original Greek the word is written: Μιχαήλ

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with michael

These are the most notable occurrences of michael (G3413) across the King James Bible.

Jude 1:9

Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.

Revelation 12:7

And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about michael

What does michael mean in Greek?

Strong's G3413 (michael) is a Greek word that means: Michael, the archangel, indecl., Jude 9; Rev. 12:7* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does michael appear in the Bible?

The word michael (G3413) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G3413?

Strong's G3413 is michael, a Greek word defined as: Michael, the archangel, indecl., Jude 9; Rev. 12:7*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is michael in the Old Testament or New Testament?

michael is a Greek word found in the New Testament.