Archangel Gabriel
Mary's divine herald
Gabriel is an archangel in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition—a high-ranking messenger of God.
In the Hebrew Bible, Gabriel interprets visions for the prophet Daniel.
In Christianity, he announces to Mary that she will bear Jesus.
In Islam, he reveals the Quran to Muhammad.
Gabriel often represents divine communication, appearing in art with a trumpet or lily.
- messengerOne who delivers communications
- annunciationFormal public proclamation
- Hail MaryCatholic Marian invocation
- Ave MariaPrayer to the Madonna
- trumpetValved brass wind instrument
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- celestial beingscherub, cherubim, seraph, seraphim, heavenly host
- religious figuresJesus, Buddha, Muhammad, Moses, Abraham
- Orthodox saintsSaint Nicholas, Saint George, Saint Basil, Saint Peter, Saint Paul
- nativitynativity set, baby Jesus, Christ child, Bethlehem, Mary
Archangel GabrielSatan
Judeo-Christian arch-enemy of God
Lucifer · Beelzebub · Mephistopheles · fallen angels · demons
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