The term “Fallen Angels” generally refers to angels who were cast out of heaven due to their rebellion against God. The concept of fallen angels is rooted in various biblical and extra-biblical texts, though the Bible doesn’t provide an exhaustive account of their fall. Here’s an overview based on biblical and traditional sources:
Biblical References:
Lucifer/Satan: The most famous fallen angel is Lucifer, who is believed to have been a high-ranking angel who rebelled against God out of pride. This rebellion is often associated with Isaiah 14:12-15, where the “fall” of the “morning star” (often interpreted as Lucifer) is described:
“How you have fallen from heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once laid low the nations!” (Isaiah 14:12, NIV).
Though this passage is directly addressing the king of Babylon, many theologians have interpreted it as an allegory for Satan’s fall.
Revelation 12:7-9: This passage describes a war in heaven where Michael and his angels fight against the dragon (interpreted as Satan) and his angels. The dragon and his angels are defeated and cast out of heaven:
“And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.” (Revelation 12:7-9, NIV).
Genesis 6:1-4: Some interpretations suggest that the “sons of God” mentioned in this passage are fallen angels who took human wives and fathered the Nephilim, a race of giants:
“When human beings began to increase in number on the earth and daughters were born to them, the sons of God saw that the daughters of humans were beautiful, and they married any of them they chose. Then the LORD said, ‘My Spirit will not contend with humans forever, for they are mortal; their days will be a hundred and twenty years.’ The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God went to the daughters of humans and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown.” (Genesis 6:1-4, NIV).
Extra-Biblical References:
Book of Enoch: In this ancient Jewish text, not included in the canonical Bible, the story of fallen angels is elaborated. The “Watchers” (a group of angels) are said to have descended to earth and taken human wives, leading to the birth of the Nephilim. These fallen angels are punished by God for their transgressions.
2 Peter 2:4 and Jude 1:6: These New Testament passages reference angels who sinned and were cast into hell or chains of darkness:
“For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment…” (2 Peter 2:4, NIV).
“And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their proper dwelling—these he has kept in darkness, bound with everlasting chains for judgment on the great Day.” (Jude 1:6, NIV).
In summary, fallen angels are typically understood as those who rebelled against God, with Satan being their leader. Their rebellion and fall from grace are depicted in various ways in biblical and extra-biblical texts, emphasizing themes of pride, disobedience, and the consequences of turning away from God.
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