Luke 1:19 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

answering said. See note on Deuteronomy 1:41.

Gabriel. the mighty man of God. The messanger of the restoration (Luke 1:26; Daniel 8:16; Daniel 9:21), as Michael is the messanger of Israel's delieverance from judgement (Daniel 10:13; Daniel 10:21; Daniel 12:1.Jude 1:9. and Revelation 12:7). Probably two of the seven angels of Revelation 1:4; Revelation 3:1; Revelation 4:5; Revelation 5:6; Revelation 8:2; Revelation 8:6; Revelation 15:1; Revelation 15:6; Revelation 15:7; Revelation 15:8; Revelation 16:1; Revelation 17:1; Revelation 21:9.

in the presence. Same as "before", Luke 1:6.

am. was

shew. announce.

Luke 1:19

19 And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.