Isidore of Seville
7th century · AD 636 · Pre-Schism Western · 35 passages
Background on Isidore of Seville
In his own words on Daniel
- Daniel 9:21
Gabriel is translated from Hebrew into our tongue as "might of God." Wherever God's power or might is shown, Gabriel is sent. Therefore, also at that time, when the Lord was about to be born and triumph over the world, Gabriel came to Mary and announced him who had humbly agreed to come to defeat the powers of the air.
ETYMOLOGIES 7:5
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