Gamaliel

[ guh-mey-lee-uhl, -meyl-yuhl ]

noun

1. ( “the Elder” or “Gamaliel I” ), died a.d. 50?, the teacher of Paul (Acts 22:3); the grandson of Hillel.
2. his grandson ( “the Younger” or “Gamaliel II” ), died a.d. 115?, leader of the Jews after the destruction of Jerusalem, a.d. 70.
3. a male given name: from Hebrew, meaning “the Lord is my reward.”

Example Sentences

Rabbi Gamaliel ordered his servant Tobi to bring something good from the market, and he brought a tongue.

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There was once a discussion between R. Gamaliel and a Christian (called a philosopher) with regard to the law of inheritance.

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Among the witnesses were Paula and the new bishop, as well as Gamaliel, who had been sent for soon after Mary had left him.

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The Jew Gamaliel had been desired to attend with his balances, and could at once use them to satisfy the bishop.

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Perhaps he remembered the calm, just views of his master Gamaliel.

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