Gamaliel
Americannoun
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(“the Elder” or“Gamaliel I” ), died a.d. 50?, the teacher of Paul (Acts 22:3); the grandson of Hillel.
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his grandson (“the Younger” or“Gamaliel II” ), died a.d. 115?, leader of the Jews after the destruction of Jerusalem, a.d. 70.
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a male given name: from Hebrew, meaning “the Lord is my reward.”
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The Sacramento Municipal Utility District removed more than 300 trees or branches since New Year’s Eve — many of which fell on power lines and power equipment, company spokesperson Gamaliel Ortiz said.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2023
Raphael Gamaliel Warnock was born on July 23, 1969, the 11th of 12 children, to a family of modest means.
From New York Times ● Dec. 7, 2022
If so, may I suggest the following to choose from for your next canine companion: Gamaliel Harding, S. Truman, Fitzgerald Kennedy, Rudolph Ford, Wilson Reagan, or Jefferson Clinton.
From Fox News ● May 23, 2019
At the end of August, Gamaliel had a large organizational meeting to discuss its Ferguson strategy, Ms. Sneed said.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 14, 2015
What is the great and holy Rabban Gamaliel teaching us?”
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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