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As Christians you would definitely have come in contact with the name Angel Gabriel. Liz Ebony Angel pinpoints six things you need to know about this noble angel.
1. Gabriel is mentioned in the Old and New Testaments
He’s known for bearing good news of Jesus’ coming birth, but his first biblical appearance is in Daniel 8:16, when he is told to explain a vision to the prophet.2. Gabriel stands in the presence of God
This is how he describes himself to Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist (Luke 1:19). The Greek word for “stands” is paristánō, which means to wait before a superior.3. One of the Angel mentioned in the Bible
Gabriel is one of only two angels explicitly named in the Protestant Bible. The other is Michael, a warrior archangel. The Bible doesn’t call Gabriel the “archangel.”4. Gabriel looks like a man
The name Gabriel means “man of God” or “strength of God.” The second time Daniel encounters Gabriel (Daniel 9:21), he describes Gabriel as a “man seen in the vision previously.” We don’t get any more details on Gabriel’s looks.5. His initial appearance scares people
When Daniel meets Gabriel, he is frightened and falls on his face. When Gabriel greets Zacharias, his first words are, “Do not be afraid.” Mary’s greeting is more celebratory, but Gabriel still follows up by telling her not to fear.6. Gabriel anticipates Jesus
Gabriel relays a prophecy concerning “Messiah the Prince” to Daniel. He tells Zacharias that John the Baptist will be a forerunner before the Lord. And most famously, he tells Mary that her son will be called “the Son of the Most High.
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