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

The Gunners have some issues too, with Gabriel out injured.

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That is a big if though, with fears Gabriel could be sidelined until January after being injured on Brazil duty, while Italy international Calafiori also has a problem that needs to be assessed.

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Assembly Budget Committee Chair Jesse Gabriel said the report underscored the challenging decisions ahead.

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Closing the school would be a tragedy, said actor Gabriel Luna, who attended Bedichek just after “Dazed and Confused” came out.

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Gabriel Samuel, 21, visiting from Stockholm waited for his Giga Burger in a booth.

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