The Angel Metatron
Metatron (Other variations on his name are; Metatetron,
Merraton, and Metaraon.) In researching the angel Metatron I
found the tales were very different. I found at least two
separate versions exist. The first version states he came into
being when God created the world.The second claims that he was
first a human named Enoch and eventually was transformed into a
fiery angel. Metatron was considered by the Kabbalists to be at
the crown of the Kabbalah, or Tree of Existence as the Angel of
the Lord. In this role he was siad to have given the Kabbalah to
humankind. He was considered to be closest to the throne of God.
Metatron is also known as the first and last of the Archangels
and is variously called that Chancellor of Heaven, the Angel of
the Covenant and the King of Angels. He was considered the most
powerful of angels. In the second version of the story he was
Enoch who had been taken up by God and given a coronet, 72 wings
and innumberable eyes. His flesh was transformed into flame, his
sinews into fire, his bones into embers. He was surrounded by
storm, whirlwinds, thunder and lightning. His size is
extraordinary, as wide and long as the Earth itself. Metatron
has also been identified as the Liberating Angel and the one who
wrestled with Jacob; the one who stayed Abraham's hand from
sacrificing his son Isaac; and the one who led the Hebrews
through the forty years in the wilderness. He has also been
credited with the authorship of Psalms 37:25.
Enoch had been a scribe, and as Metatron he continued his
functions, becoming the heavenly scribe who resides in the 7th
Heaven and transcibes all heavenly and earthly events. He may be
shown with a pen in his hand, recording the deeds of our life in
a book, rather as many people describe the Akashic Records.
He was to be seated at the entrance of the seventh (highest)
heaven upon a magnificent throne and all who approached the
throne of God should first approach him, for he was henceforth
the prince of wisdom and the prince of understanding. The Lord
turned him into a burning, living flame, his sinews like the
hottest of fire, his eyes like torches, and his flesh the very
essence of heat.
Sitting next to God, Enoch was instructed in wisdom, and using
his skills as a scribe, prepared three hundred and sixty-six
books. When he learned everything, a most significant thing
happened. God revealed to him great secrets -- some of which are
even kept secret from the angels! These included the secrets of
Creation, the duration of time the world will survive, and what
will happen after its demise. At the end of these discussions,
Enoch returned to earth for a limited time, to instruct
everyone, including his sons, in all he learned. After thirty
days, the angels returned him to Heaven. Metatron's primary area
of control is chanelling. This may not seem obvious, but what is
his primary role? Channeling the orders of God to those who
cannot face God's presence. Thus, Metatron is good to call on
for advice on and can help unblock energy that is stuck. Also,
when one is having difficulty believing that they can reach and
feel the energy of God, Metatron is an excellent angel to call
upon for assistance in bringing the energy of God into your
life. Metatron helps us communicate wirh God and brings God's
presence to us and to open up our hearts in order to better
recieve this guidence.
In some Jewish literature his name is taken to another form of
God, and over 100 synonyms have been found for his name - whose
origin itself is very obscure. In some books he is even called
the 'lesser Yahweh' - perhaps equating him with the Gnostic
Demi-Urge - God of the earthly regions.
Metatron seems to have taken over many characteristics
originally attributed to the Angel Jahoel, one of the Angels of
the Presence, that is one of the Angels that are said to stand
before God. Jahoel was sometimes said to be the chief of the
Seraphim (a role also ascribed to Seraphiel), and to be in
charge of the heavenly choir. He was also responsible for
holding Leviathen in check, the monster that is said will
swallow the sould of sinners on Judgement Day. These duties all
came to be associated with Metatron.
Other functions ascribed to Metatron are as Minister to the
Throne of Glory, as chief of the Guardian Angels of the '70
peoples of the world', as a minister of wisdom and as the
teacher of children who die too soon.
When invoked, Metatron appears as a column of fire and is the
chief angel to the dead and dying.As with all mythological
characters Metatron is a Magician. There is a legend that speaks
of two evil Egyptian sorcerers who used their advanced knowledge
of magic to ascend to heaven. Such was their strength that
neither Michael nor Gabriel could expel them. Metatron, however,
broke their spells and cast out the impudent Egyptians. For this
reason, Metatron is considered by some to be superior to most of
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