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Gamaliel
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Gamaliel was a respected Pharisee and teacher of the law, known for his wise counsel to the Sanhedrin to exercise caution in dealing with the apostles (Acts 5:34-40).
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Where Gamaliel appears
7 verses across 2 books.
Verses mentioning Gamaliel
- Acts 5:34 — Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;
- Acts 22:3 — I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was
- Num 1:10 — Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim; Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh; Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
- Num 2:20 — And by him shall be the tribe of Manasseh: and the captain of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
- Num 7:54 — On the eighth day offered Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the children of Manasseh:
- Num 7:59 — And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
- Num 10:23 — And over the host of the tribe of the children of Manasseh was Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
The Church Fathers on Gamaliel
Patristic commentary on the Scriptures that name Gamaliel.
He does not just say "in the school of Gamaliel" but "at the feet of Gamaliel." By these words, he shows his patient endurance, his loving attentiveness, his eagerness to listen and his tremendous reverence for the man.
This Gamaliel was Paul's teacher. And one may well wonder, how, being so right-minded in his judgment, and withal learned in the law, he did not yet believe. But it cannot be that he should have continued in unbelief to the end. Indeed it appears plainly from the words he here speaks. He "commanded," it says, "to put the men forth a…
This Gamaliel was the teacher of Paul. (see Acts 22:3) That a teacher who was respected for his legal judgments should not believe this, even if not entirely understanding it, is extreme folly. And from his words themselves, which differed also in understanding, he shows sufficient evidence. And it is also evident from those very…
This Gamaliel was the teacher of Paul. (see Acts 22:3) That a teacher who was respected for his legal judgments should not believe this, even if not entirely understanding it, is extreme folly. And from his words themselves, which differed also in understanding, he shows sufficient evidence. And it is also evident from those very…
"But one in the council rising up, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, said. "Gamaliel, whom the apostle Paul also praises, spoke publicly to persuade them that they should desist from persecuting the apostles, saying: "If their preaching be from men, it will undoubtedly fail, as did that of Theodas and of Judas of…
But a certain Pharisee named Gamaliel rose in the council. This Gamaliel, as Clement indicates, was a companion in faith with the apostles, but remaining with the Jews by their counsel, so that he might calm their madness in such a commotion.
Historic voices touch this life
11 passages from 4 historic works cite verses that mention Gamaliel.
- John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · 6 passages
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible · 2 passages
- Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown Commentary · 2 passages
- Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary · 1 passage