Gamaliel
Mentioned AD 33–60 traditional (Jones)
The son of rabbi Simeon, and grandson of the famous rabbi Hillel. He was a Pharisse, and therefore the opponent of the party of the Sadducees.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
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- 2 verses
- Mentioned in the era of the New Testament, 4 BC to AD 100.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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1 event in which Gamaliel takes part, in order of the traditional chronology. Years are traditional (Jones).
- AD 30Gamaliel advises the counsel and Apostles freedActs 5:34-42
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The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Gamaliel 8 |
| KJV | Gamaliel 7 |
| ASV | Gamaliel 7 |
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Acts2 verses
- 5:34
But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a short time.
- 22:3
“I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but raised in this city. I was educated at the feet of Gamaliel in strict conformity to the law of our fathers. I was just as zealous for God as any of you are today.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
The son of rabbi Simeon, and grandson of the famous rabbi Hillel. He was a Pharisse, and therefore the opponent of the party of the Sadducees. He was noted for his learning, and was president of the Sanhedrim during the regins of Tiberius, Caligula, and Claudius, and died, it is said, about eighteen years before the destruction of Jerusalem.
When the apostles were brought before the council, charged with preaching the resurrection of Jesus, as a zealous Pharisee Gamaliel councelled moderation and calmness. By a reference to well-known events, he advised them to “refrain from these men.” If their work or counsel was of man, it would come to nothing; but if it was of God, they could not destroy it, and therefore ought to be on their guard lest they should be “found fighting against God” (Acts 5:34-40). Paul was one of his disciples (22:3).