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'''Gabriel''' one of two angels in the Bible mentioned by name, the other being [[Michael the Archangel|Michael]]. The name means "God is my hero" or "mighty man of God". Gabriel is depicted as "one who is like a man", but also flies.
'''Gabriel''' is one of two [[angel]]s in the [[Bible]] mentioned by name, the other being [[Michael (archangel)|Michael]]. The name Gabriel means "God is my hero" or "mighty man of [[God]]." Gabriel is depicted as "one who is like a man," but also flies.
Gabriel appears twice to [[Daniel]] in the [[Old Testament]] both times giving him meaning and understanding of his visions.<ref>Daniel 8:15-26, Daniel 9:21-27</ref>
Gabriel appears twice to [[Daniel]] in the [[Old Testament]] both times giving him meaning and understanding of his visions.<ref>Daniel 8:15-26, Daniel 9:21-27</ref>
Gabriel also appears to [[Zechariah]] in the [[New Testament]]<ref>Luke 1:11-20</ref> letting him know that his prayer has been heard and his wife will bear a son who is to be called John ([[John the Baptist]]) and many would rejoice because of his birth. The angel also struck Zechariah dumb until the time of the birth when he was not readily believed.
Gabriel also appears to [[Zechariah]] in the [[New Testament]]<ref>[[Gospel of Luke|Luke]] 1:11-20</ref> letting him know that his prayer has been heard and his wife will bear a son who is to be called John ([[John the Baptist]]) and many would rejoice because of his birth. The angel also struck Zechariah dumb until the time of the birth when he was not readily believed.
Finally Gabriel comes to [[Virgin Mary|Mary]] to tell her that she will be with child through the [[Holy Spirit]] and her child was to be named Jesus</ref>Luke 1:26-37</ref> and He would be called "The Son of the Most High"<ref>Luke 1:32</ref>
Finally Gabriel comes to [[Virgin Mary|Mary]] to tell her that she will be with child through the [[Holy Spirit]] and her child was to be named [[Jesus]]<ref>Luke 1:26-37</ref> and He would be called "The Son of the Most High"<ref>Luke 1:32</ref>
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[[File:512px-Leonardo Da Vinci - Annunciazione.jpeg|center|thumbnail|500px|The angel Gabriel and the Virgin Mary]]
== External links ==
*[https://www.christianity.com/wiki/angels-and-demons/what-does-the-bible-say-about-the-angel-gabriel.html What Does the Bible Say about the Angel Gabriel?], Christianity.com
*[https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/christmas-and-advent/who-is-the-angel-gabriel-in-the-bible.html Who Is the Angel Gabriel in the Bible & Why Is He Important?], Crosswalk.com
*[https://www.logos.com/grow/7-biblical-facts-angel-gabriel/ 7 Biblical Facts about the Angel Gabriel]
*[https://www.gotquestions.org/angel-Gabriel.html What does the Bible say about the angel Gabriel?], [[Got Questions Ministries]]
*[https://overviewbible.com/angel-gabriel-facts/ 11 Fascinating Facts about the Angel Gabriel], Bible Overview website
Videos:
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSDBbke5PRQ Angel Gabriel: The Messenger Angel (Biblical Stories Explained)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O69TZTnB53w 10 Amazing Facts about Archangel Gabriel||God's Power Through Angels]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfONwmsIsPY The Story of Jesus Birth - The Angel Gabriel Visits Mary]
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