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

Gabriel says that his childhood was engulfed by outlandish misinformation about 9/11 being "an inside job" and the Royal Family being shape-shifting lizards.

From BBC

Sure, the Cleveland Browns rookie moved his mouth and gestured when he was asked Wednesday about remaining the team’s No. 3 quarterback after fellow first-year QB Dillon Gabriel was promoted to starter.

From Los Angeles Times

The Browns selected Gabriel in the third round of this year's draft while Sanders - the initial favourite to be the first overall pick - made a dramatic slide to the fifth round.

From BBC

Can Gabriel Jesus get fit and stay fit?

From BBC

After going short for their equaliser, Arsenal went direct and another substitute, Martin Odegaard, set up Gabriel, who headed home at the near post.

From BBC