Gabriel

[gey-bree-uhl]

noun

1. Judaism, Christianity.,  one of the archangels, appearing usually as a divine messenger or guardian.

2. Islam.,  the angel of revelation and the intermediary between God and Muhammad.

3. a male given name.

Gabriel

¹

/ ˈɡeɪbrɪəl /

noun

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

Gabriel

²

/ ɡabriɛl /

noun

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

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

Professor Gabriel Balmus studies DNA repair and ageing at the University of Cambridge.

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Gabriel Attal, who leads Macron’s centrist party, faulted the president for appointing politically skewed prime ministers to lead budget negotiations rather than allowing political parties to reach an agreement beforehand.

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Still, Aaron Rodgers gets the nod over Dillon Gabriel, plus Pittsburgh is at home.

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In 2023, Gabriel authored the California Food Safety Act, which prohibits several food additives — including red dye No. 3 — that are commonly found in soda, candy and cereal.

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Earlier this week Gabriel Attal, widely seen as Macron's protégé, said he "no longer understood" Macron and called for the appointment of an independent negotiator to steer the government.

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