BEER Group Read. What's in a Name?

[Monte Davis]

> According to Islamic tradition he was the angel who dictated the Qur'an to Muhammad.

Better leave Jibreel out of this, Mr. Rushdie  -- you can get in trouble that way.

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 From the Hebrew name גַבְרִיאֵל (Gavri'el) meaning "strong man of God". Gabriel was one of the seven archangels in Hebrew tradition. He appears in both the Old Testament and the New Testament, where he serves as the announcer of the births of John to Zechariah and Jesus to Mary.






This name has been used occasionally in England since the 12th century. It was not common in the English-speaking world until the end of the 20th century.

http://www.behindthename.com/name/gabriel

On Oct 13, 2013, at 7:15 AM, Bekah wrote:

> But what about the Gabriel part?  Gabriel was an archangel of God -   
> (this messed with me every time I read that name).
>
> It means "God is my strength."   ??? -  Did someone famous have that  
> name and so the allusion is from that?  Or is Gabriel assuming God- 
> like characteristics?
>
> Bekah

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