In 1 Enoch
In 1 Enoch, Semjâzâ appears as a leader who fears being left alone to bear punishment for a great sin. The list of leaders calls him their chief, and another passage describes him as being in charge of his followers.
Semjâzâ teaches spells and the use of plant roots for magic, while Armârôs teaches how to break enchantments. The text says that Semjâzâ comes down to earth and takes human women as his own. The Lord then tells Michael to capture Semjâzâ and his followers, saying that they have made themselves unclean with human women.
Where Semjaza appears
What the texts say, in their own words
“Their leader, Semjâzâ, was unsure and said, “I’m afraid you won’t all go through with this plan, and I’ll be the only one punished for committing such a great sin.””
“Semjâzâ taught them spells and how to use plant roots for magic. Armârôs showed them how to break enchantments.”
“If their fathers plead for them, do not listen, for they believe they will live forever and expect to reach five hundred years.” The Lord then spoke to Michael, saying, “Go and capture Semjâzâ and his followers, who have taken human women and made themselves unclean with them.”
Kysymyksiä
Who is Semjaza?
In 1 Enoch, Semjâzâ is named as the chief among the leaders and placed in charge of his followers.
What does Semjaza teach?
Semjâzâ teaches spells and how to use plant roots for magic.
Who is told to capture Semjaza?
The Lord tells Michael to capture Semjâzâ and his followers, who have taken human women and made themselves unclean with them.
Where is Semjaza mentioned in the lost texts?
Semjaza appears in 1 Enoch, in The Complete Books of Enoch.
