ISB ~ Luke 1 v19

Gabriel:A Hebrew name meaning “God is mighty.” Jewish and Christian tradition identify him as an archangel. Like Raphael, he is one of seven angels who minister in the presence of God (T

ob 12:15; Rev 8:2).

• In the OT, Gabriel interprets visions (Dan 8:15-16) and explains to Daniel events that will accompany the Messiah’s coming (Dan 9:21-27). Gabriel thus stands at both ends of biblical prophecy: having foretold the Messiah’s coming in the OT, he now delivers the message of his arrival in Jesus (Lk 1:26-38) and in John as his forerunner (1:13-17).