10 angel(s) in this app · sorted by oldest first
Charted Roles
Herald of the Thunders
Their role in tradition
Herald
What they're known for
Sealed; seven thunders uttered; John forbidden to write (Revelation 10:3-4)
Where we hear about them
Revelation 10:3-4
Charted Roles
Spirits of God
Their role in tradition
Worship
What they're known for
Seven lamps of fire; sent into all the earth (Revelation 1:4, 4:5, 5:6)
Where we hear about them
Revelation 1:4; 4:5; 5:6
Charted Roles
Angel of the divine presence
Their role in tradition
Intercessor
What they're known for
Angels who stand in the presence of God; four often named (Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Phanuel)
Where we hear about them
1 Enoch 40; Isaiah 63:9; tradition
Charted Roles
Divine messenger
Their role in tradition
Messenger
What they're known for
Generic title for angels who speak for God; appears throughout Hebrew Bible and NT
Where we hear about them
Hebrew Bible; New Testament; tradition
Charted Roles
Personal guardian
Their role in tradition
Guardian
What they're known for
Angels assigned to watch over individuals; Matthew 18:10; tradition
Where we hear about them
Matthew 18:10; Psalm 91:11; tradition
Charted Roles
Angel over the waters
Their role in tradition
Overseer
What they're known for
Announces judgment on the waters (Revelation 16:5)
Where we hear about them
Revelation 16:5
Charted Roles
Keeper of the Abyss
Their role in tradition
Guardian
What they're known for
Holds key to the bottomless pit; binds Satan (Revelation 20:1-3)
Where we hear about them
Revelation 20:1-3
Charted Roles
Angel at the altar
Their role in tradition
Intercessor
What they're known for
Receives prayers of the saints; adds incense (Revelation 8:3-5)
Where we hear about them
Revelation 8:3-5
Charted Roles
Heavenly host
Their role in tradition
Worship
What they're known for
Innumerable angels; myriads of myriads; worship around the throne
Where we hear about them
Revelation 5:11; Daniel 7:10; tradition
Charted Roles
Destroying Angel
Their role in tradition
Destroyer
What they're known for
The Punisher; destroying angel Aaron saw
Where we hear about them
Judaism; Christianity