Gabriel

[ gey-bree-uhl ]

noun

1. one of the archangels, appearing usually as a divine messenger. Daniel 8:16, 9:21; Luke 1:19, 26.
2. Islam. the angel of revelation and the intermediary between God and Muhammad.
3. a male given name.

Gabriel

¹

/ ɡabriɛl /

noun

1. GabrielJacques-Ange16981782MFrenchARCHITECTURE: architect Jacques-Ange (ʒakɑ̃ʒ). 1698–1782, French architect: designed the Petit Trianon at Versailles

Gabriel

²

/ ˈɡeɪbrɪəl /

noun

1. Bible one of the archangels, the messenger of good news (Daniel 8:16–26; Luke 1:11–20, 26–38)

Gabriel

1. An angel in Jewish, Christian , and Muslim systems of belief. He is usually represented in the Bible (see also Bible ) as a messenger from God, bearing God's word to the Israelites and appearing to Mary, the mother of Jesus , at the Annunciation . Gabriel also revealed the sacred laws of the Koran to Muhammad .

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gabriel¹

From Late Latin Gabriel, Gabrihel, from Greek Gabriḗl, from Hebrew Gabhriēl “God is my strength”

Example Sentences

Gabriel is having a very difficult time completely reconciling his faith with his own behavior and the state of the world.

From The Daily Beast

I really turned on in particular to James Joyce, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and Günter Grass.

From The Daily Beast

Gabriel Pedreira, a spokesman for United Against a Nuclear Iran, opposed any legislation to transfer federal land to Rio Tinto.

From The Daily Beast

Gabriel Weston is an ear, nose and throat surgical specialist.

From The Daily Beast

Gabriel has also warned that a practicing Muslim “cannot be a loyal citizen to the United States of America.”

From The Daily Beast

A pupil of her father until his death, when she became a student under Gabriel Max, in Munich, for a year.

From Project Gutenberg

Dr. Gabriel Bdart says that music ought to be specially written for these new instruments.

From Project Gutenberg

And I heard the voice of a man between Ulai: and he called, and said: Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.

From Project Gutenberg

There's Raphael singing, Gabriel accompanying him on the harp, and all the angels flapping their wings to express their joy.

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But how are we to justify a man who says, "Believe that I have conversed with the angel Gabriel, or pay me tribute!"

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