GABRIEL


Meaning of GABRIEL in English

n.

In the Bible and the Qur 0101; n , one of the archangels.

In the Bible he was the heavenly messenger sent to explain Daniel 's visions; he also revealed to Zechariah the coming birth of John the Baptist and appeared to Mary in the Annunciation to tell her she was to be the mother of Jesus . In Christian tradition it is believed that he will blow the trumpet on Judgment Day. In the Qur 02BE; 0101; n he is known as Jibr 012B; l , and Muslims believe that he brought God's revelations to Muhammad.

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