In Kabbalistic cosmology, Mikha'el is the great prince positioned at the right hand of the Divine Throne, associated with the sefirah Chesed (Lovingkindness). He functions as the heavenly high priest who offers the souls of the righteous upon the supernal altar, opposing the harsh judgments of Gabriel and the accusatory assaults of Samael.
“Margolioth edition of the Zohar. Identifies Michael with the flow of supernal mercy (Chesed) and water, directly contrasting Gabriel's strict fire, and situates him as high priest in the fourth heaven (Zebul).”
Domains of Authority
Sphere of Operation
What does this entity do?
Lifts the souls of the righteous onto the supernal altar of white fire.
Offers righteous souls upon the heavenly altar in the fourth heaven.
Pleads a protected people's cause before the heavenly tribunal.
Elemental Correspondence
Which element answers to it?
Sephirotic Correspondence
Where does it sit on the Tree?
Native to Kabbalistic canon — shown here because this variant belongs to it.
Iconography & Implements
Objects, vestments, and marks borne in Kabbalistic tradition — and what each one signifies.
Supernal altar where righteous souls are offered in merciful flame.
Flowing elemental signature of mercy opposing Gabriel's strict fire.
White-metal rod of the supernal priest offering souls in mercy.
Dextral column of the Tree upheld by the prince of mercy and water.
