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Archangel Gabriel is an important figure in Abrahamic religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He is recognized as an archangel with the role of announcing God's will to humanity, serving as a messenger of God. In the Hebrew Bible, Gabriel appears to the prophet Daniel to explain his visions, and he is also mentioned in the New Testament, where he announces the birth of Jesus to Mary. Many Christian traditions, such as Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Lutheranism, and Anglicanism, revere Gabriel as a saint. In Jewish tradition, Gabriel is interpreted as the "man in linen" mentioned in the Book of Daniel and the Book of Ezekiel. According to some interpretations, he is also seen as the guardian angel of the people of Israel, defending them against the angels of other nations. In Kabbalah, Gabriel is associated with the sefira of Yesod. In addition to his religious significance, Archangel Gabriel is also considered a spiritual guide in various modern practices. He is known for bringing harmony, purification, and clarity, and is often invoked through prayers, meditations, and sound activations. His role as a messenger is closely tied to the Annunciation, where he appears to Zechariah to foretell the birth of John the Baptist.
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