G1059GreekGamaliḗl
Γαμαλιήλ
gamaliel (i.e., gamliel), an israelite
2
Total Occurrences
1
Books
0
Old Testament
2
New Testament
Detailed Definition
- 1a pharisee and celebrated doctor of the law, who gave prudent worldly advice in the sanhedrin respecting the treatment of the followers of jesus of nazareth
Etymology & Derivation
of hebrew origin (h1583)
Scholarly Notes
we learn from acts 22:3 that he was the preceptor of paul (ad 29). he is generally identified with the very celebrated jewish doctor gamaliel (grandson of hillel), who is referred to as authority in the jewish mishna.