Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Gabriel—signifying "man of God," the same who appeared to Daniel at the time of incense (Daniel 9:21) and to Mary (Luke 1:26).
stand, etc.—as his attendant (compare I Kings 17:1).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Luke 1:19:
Psalms 103:20-22
Zechariah 6:5
Matthew 2:19
Hebrews 1:14
Revelation 8:2
Revelation 11:4
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