Lexical Definition
גַּבְרִיאֵל Gabrîyʼêl (gab-ree-ale') Gabriel N:N-M-P
from גֶּבֶר and אֵל; man of God
Garbriel.
- § Gabriel = "warrior of God" or "man of God"
- Gabriel, an archangel
1) an archangel; the angel God used to send messages of great importance to man; sent to Daniel, to Zacharias, and to Mary
See Greek: Γαβριήλ
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
Extended Information
- Gabriel = "warrior of God" or "man of God"
- Also named: Gabriēl (Γαβριήλ "Gabriel" Γαβριήλ)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
גַּבְרִיאֵל proper name, masculine (man of El) an arch-angel Dan 8:16; Dan 9:21(compare Luke 1:19).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Daniel | 8:16 · 9:21 |
| Luke | 1:19 |