According to some, Lucifer was the first angel created by God. He was called the light carrier for a reason, after all. The story goes as follows: Before God created the first man, he created beings known as angels.
We know the Bible records the first man. But for reasons unknown, it does not register the first angel. The most common answer is that the Bible is a story of and for men, not angels. Even so, there are some nuances in the Bible about the first angel that most people miss.
So who was the very first angel created?
Lucifer was the most captivating and beautiful thing in the heavens, second only to God. Job’s statement that “the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God screamed for delight” when God placed the earth’s “cornerstone” and sunk its “bases” may lend credence to this theory (Job 38:6–7).
However, for many, Jesus comes to mind when discussing the firstborn’s title. But we must remember, traditionally, Jesus is not an angel; he was present with God as a part of God, not as a separate angel. As a result, some may consider him the firstborn of all things but not the first angel.
We have more angelic candidates.
Zamariel is the next candidate. Hebrew in origin, Zamariel means “The first angel.” He also belongs to the group of Archangels that guide souls to judgment. Some assert He as (Saraqael) one of the seven holy angels who watch in Chapter 20 of the Book of Enoch I.
Yes, he has several names, including Saraquel, Surufel, Sourial, Suruel, Sarakiel, Surya, Sauriel, and Seriel. And Sariel is regarded as one of the four holy Archangels of eternity, according to The Book of Enoch. On the downside, he later belonged to the group evicted from heaven. However, that is unrelated to or invalidates the claims of being the firstborn.
Who is the oldest among the angels? A.K.A., the first angel.
Amenadiel also needs to appear on this list. However, his history and origins are relatively obscure. Some think he was the first angel to exist and is the oldest and most revered of them all. There is no information on Amenadiel in the Bible, but we can find him in ancient Judaic texts.
Amenadiel is described as the “King of the East” in the Theurgia-Goetia book, commanding over 1000 dukes and innumerable inferior spirits. According to the text, he is the archangel of day and night, which connects him to the creation account.
Is Amenadiel the very first angel created by God? Some say he is the oldest of the angels and the most senior. However, the most fascinating point is that Amenadiel is better known as the older brother of another angel, Lucifer. As a result, many claim he is the first angel created by God and the oldest brother of Lucifer, King of the Underworld.
Could the first angel be a supreme archangel?
I now have five more high-profile possibilities, each claiming to be the most powerful angel in the entire angelic realm. I want to thank Edith Mara for posting four of these fellas in the comments immediately after this story was published.
According to Edith, Gabriel sets the agenda; Michael is the leader; Uriel is the finest general ever; and Raphael is the peacemaker. She claims Michael is the leader of the four archangels and the highest archangel of the cosmos.
The name “Archangel” describes a variety of entities in various religions. These beings are usually at the top of the high in the spiritual order and are in charge of spiritually and occasionally physically protecting humanity.
Edith believes that Michael is the most powerful in the archangelic order. As a result, she proposes that Michael is the Supreme Archangel and the #1 Angelic creation. What do you think? Post your thoughts in the comments.
However, those are only four of the five. I did say five earlier, right? Yes, thanks to another update from Thomas, there are five. And yes, if you post a contender with supporting arguments in the comments, I will update this post with the new info.
Is Metatron the one?
Thomas says this. One of the most powerful archangels is Metatron. And he is the archangel of Empowerment and Life. He sits beside God in Heaven and is a speaker for God. Metatron guides the cherubs and seraphim and serves as the guide to humanity. He watches over the angelic realm and serves as a bridge to Earth.
Metatron is not a biblical figure, yet his name appears briefly in many Talmud sections. Some say he is a celestial scribe who records men’s merits and sins. Furthermore, others claim after the fall of man. He became the guardian of the tree of life and a keeper of heavenly secrets. And as the “lesser Yahweh,” God’s intermediary with men.
Is Metatron the one?
So, what is the answer?
Is it Lucifer, Jesus, Zamariel, Amenadiel, or someone else? There is no mention of the angelic kingdom in the Bible. As a result, your guess is as good as mine. There are many claims but no actual data to back them up.
Therefore the debate about who is number one is wide open. Who do you think it is? Please post your pick, along with whatever evidence or claims, in the comment section.
With your answers, I look forward to updating this post.
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