Michael in the Bible — Hidden Meaning & Symbolism

Michael, mi'-chå-el (Heb.)-- who is like unto God?; who is like God; who is assimilated of God; Godlike; who is like expanding power. a"The archangel" (Jude 9), or"one of the chief princes" who came to help Daniel (Dan. 10:13). He is mentioned in Revelation 12:7 as the leader of the heavenly army that wars against the dragon. b There are several Israelites by this name mentioned in the Bible, too (Num. 13:13; I Chron. 5:13; 6:40; 7:3; 8:16; 12:20; 27:18). Meta. Divine inspiration, and a realization of the all-conquering power of God; also a Godlike or perfect state of being.