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Gabriel Man of God
Gabriel is a Greek name meaning man of god. The angel who announced the births of John the Baptist and of Jesus.
Meaning: Man of GodOrigin: GreekStrong's: G1043In the KJV: 4 verses
Where the name comes from
Γαβριήλ Gabriḗl — Gabriel, an archangel. Strong's G1043 derives it: of Hebrew origin (H01403).
Gabriel in Scripture
The name appears in 4 verses, first at Daniel 8:16.
Daniel 8:16 · KJV
And I heard a man’s voice between the banks of Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.
Daniel 9:21 · KJV
Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation.
Luke 1:19 · KJV
And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.
Luke 1:26 · KJV
And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
Who bore the name
Read the story: Bible verses about Angels.
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