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Nathaniel Schmidt states "the names of the [[angel]]s apparently refer to their condition and functions before the fall," and lists the likely meanings of the angels' names in the Book of Enoch, noting that "the great majority of them are Aramaic." | Nathaniel Schmidt states "the names of the [[angel]]s apparently refer to their condition and functions before the fall," and lists the likely meanings of the angels' names in the Book of Enoch, noting that "the great majority of them are Aramaic." | ||
The name suffix -el means '[[Yahweh|God]]' (see list of names referring to El), and is used in the names of high-ranking angels. The [[archangel]]s' names all include -el, such as [[Archangel Uriel]] ('flame of God') and [[Archangel Michael]] ('who is like God'). | The name suffix -el means '[[Yahweh|God]]' (see list of names referring to El), and is used in the names of high-ranking angels. The [[archangels|archangel]]s' names all include -el, such as [[Archangel Uriel]] ('flame of God') and [[Archangel Michael]] ('who is like God'). | ||
Gadreel (Hebrew: גדר האל, romanized: Gader ha-el, lit. 'Wall of God') is listed as one of the chiefs of the fallen Watchers. He is said to have been responsible for deceiving Eve. Schmidt lists the name as meaning 'the helper of God.' | Gadreel (Hebrew: גדר האל, romanized: Gader ha-el, lit. 'Wall of God') is listed as one of the chiefs of the fallen Watchers. He is said to have been responsible for deceiving Eve. Schmidt lists the name as meaning 'the helper of God.' | ||