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In the [[Hierarchy of angels]], Gabriel rules over the choir of [[Angels]]. In angelic [[astrology]], he is associated with [[Saturn]] and [[Mercury]] and the triplicities of [[Cancer]], [[Pisces]], and [[Scorpio]]. He may also rule over the sphere of the [[moon]]. Gabriel is connected to the element of water and the cardinal sign of north. | In the [[Hierarchy of angels]], Gabriel rules over the choir of [[Angels]]. In angelic [[astrology]], he is associated with [[Saturn]] and [[Mercury]] and the triplicities of [[Cancer]], [[Pisces]], and [[Scorpio]]. He may also rule over the sphere of the [[moon]]. Gabriel is connected to the element of [[water (element)|water]] and the cardinal sign of north. | ||
He rules over the [[demon]] [[Azazel]]. | He rules over the [[demon]] [[Azazel]]. | ||
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==Judaism== | ==Judaism== | ||
[[File:Gabriel Sigil.png|400px|thumb|Summoning sigil of Archangel Gabriel]] | [[File:Gabriel Sigil.png|400px|thumb|Summoning [[sigil]] of Archangel Gabriel]] | ||
In the Hebrew [[Bible]], Gabriel appears to the prophet Daniel to explain his visions (Daniel 8:15–26, 9:21–27). These are the first instances of a named angel in the Bible. Gabriel's main function in Daniel is that of revealer, responsible for interpreting Daniel's visions, a role he continues to have in later traditions. | In the Hebrew [[Bible]], Gabriel appears to the prophet Daniel to explain his visions (Daniel 8:15–26, 9:21–27). These are the first instances of a named angel in the Bible. Gabriel's main function in Daniel is that of revealer, responsible for interpreting Daniel's visions, a role he continues to have in later traditions. | ||
The archangel also appears in the [[Book of Enoch]] and other ancient Jewish writings not preserved in Hebrew. Alongside the [[Archangel Michael]], Gabriel is described as the guardian [[angel]] of Israel, defending its people against the angels of the other nations. | The archangel also appears in the [[Book of Enoch]] and other ancient Jewish writings not preserved in Hebrew. Alongside the [[Archangel Michael]], Gabriel is described as the guardian [[angel]] of Israel, defending its people against the angels of the other nations. | ||
Gabriel is not called an [[archangel]] in the canonical Bible. However, the intertestamental period (roughly 200 BC – 50 AD) produced a wealth of literature, much of it having an apocalyptic orientation. The names and ranks of angels and [[ | Gabriel is not called an [[archangel]] in the canonical Bible. However, the intertestamental period (roughly 200 BC – 50 AD) produced a wealth of literature, much of it having an apocalyptic orientation. The names and ranks of angels and [[demon]]s were greatly expanded in this literature, and each had particular duties and status before [[Yahweh|God]]. This was the period when Gabriel was first referred to as an archangel. | ||
In 1 Enoch 9:1–3, Gabriel, along with Michael, [[Archangel Uriel]] and Suriel, "saw much blood being shed upon the earth" (9:1) and heard the souls of men cry, "Bring our cause before the Most High" (9:3). In 1 Enoch 10:1, the reply came from "the Most High, the Holy and Great One" who sent forth agents, including Gabriel. Gabriel is the fifth of the five angels who keep watch: "Gabriel, one of the holy angels, who is over Paradise and the serpents and the [[Cherubim]]" (1 Enoch 20:7). | In 1 Enoch 9:1–3, Gabriel, along with Michael, [[Archangel Uriel]] and Suriel, "saw much blood being shed upon the earth" (9:1) and heard the souls of men cry, "Bring our cause before the Most High" (9:3). In 1 Enoch 10:1, the reply came from "the Most High, the Holy and Great One" who sent forth agents, including Gabriel. Gabriel is the fifth of the five angels who keep watch: "Gabriel, one of the holy angels, who is over Paradise and the serpents and the [[Cherubim]]" (1 Enoch 20:7). | ||