Dictionary term
Archangel Uriel
Direct answer
Archangel Uriel is a traditional archangel name often associated with light, wisdom, warning, interpretation, and apocryphal angelology.
Archangel Uriel is associated with light, wisdom, and interpretation in later tradition.
Archangel Uriel is associated with light, wisdom, and interpretation in later tradition.
A manuscript-style hierarchy, not a claim that a named being has one canonical appearance.Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Archangel Uriel when studying 2 Esdras, Enochic or apocryphal traditions, wisdom symbolism, and variant archangel lists.
- Do not use it for
- Do not present Uriel as universally canonical across all Christian traditions.
- Reference category
- Angels & Archangels
- Related terms
- Birth Chart, Zodiac, Transit
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The story behind Archangel Uriel
Uriel is prominent in several Jewish and Christian apocryphal or later angel traditions, often connected with light or wisdom.
Archangel Uriel in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Uriel asks how illumination can become understanding rather than pride.
Archangel Uriel in the Bible
Uriel appears in apocryphal and extra-canonical sources rather than the standard Protestant canon.
Why Archangel Uriel matters
Archangel Uriel matters because Uriel is important in apocryphal and later traditions but is not equally recognized in every canon.
Archangel Uriel at work: an example
In 2 Esdras, Uriel functions as an interpreting angel who helps the seer wrestle with difficult questions.
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Angels & Archangels
- Also appears in
- Angels & Archangels
- Aliases
- Uriel
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Common questions
What is Archangel Uriel?
Archangel Uriel is a traditional archangel name often associated with light, wisdom, warning, interpretation, and apocryphal angelology.
How should Archangel Uriel be understood spiritually?
Use Archangel Uriel when studying 2 Esdras, Enochic or apocryphal traditions, wisdom symbolism, and variant archangel lists.
What should I avoid when interpreting Archangel Uriel?
Do not present Uriel as universally canonical across all Christian traditions.
