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Gabriel

Gabriel

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An angel who brings messages from God
  • proper noun
  • /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
  • Literature
: Gabriel
  • Look, I don't have a lot of patience, Gabriel.
  • Gabriel speaks

The Angel Gabriel, the thoughts of God, tell her you were going to give birth.

Examples

  • But then the same angel, Gabriel, came upon him.

    The Book of Clarence (2024)

  • "There were crucifixes in her eyes," she said to Father Gabriel later that day.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • The Angel Gabriel, the thoughts of God, tell her you were going to give birth.

    André Duqum

  • It's important I be able to trust you, Gabriel.

    The Night Listener (2006)

  • Saint Gabriel, come to our aid!

    Children of Men (2006)

  • "I cannot believe the Bishop would send Gabriel out to the sticks like that."

    Fiction book (1990)

  • I'd like to introduce you to your new brother, Gabriel.

    Goats (2012)

  • - Then why isn't Gabriel here on Earth to save you now?

    The Domination of the Becoming (2018)

  • "In a confident and strong voice, Gabriel had given a sensible and happily brief sermon on charity."

    Fiction book (1990)

  • In the Bible, the archangel Gabriel is known as God's messenger who brings important news.

Surface Forms

Gabriel main

Etymology

Gabriel comes from Hebrew parts gever ('strong' or 'man') and El ('God'), so it means 'God is my strength' or 'strong man of God'. This fits the archangel's role as a powerful messenger of God.