Luke 1:19 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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.

And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel - `man of God' х Gaabriy'eel (H1403)]. He appeared to Daniel, and at the same time of incense (Daniel 9:21); to Mary also he was sent (Luke 1:26).

That stand in the presence of God [as His attendant (cf. 1 Kings 17:1 )] and am sent to speak unto thee, and to show thee these glad tidings.

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.