This proper name, from Hebrew גַּמְלִיאֵל (Gamli'el, possibly 'reward of God' or 'God is my reward'), identifies Gamaliel the Elder, one of the most honored rabbis in Jewish history. A grandson of the famous Hillel, Gamaliel held the title Rabban ('our master') and sat on the Sanhedrin. Acts presents him as a voice of wisdom and moderation. He advised the council not to fight against the apostles, lest they find themselves fighting against God (Acts 5:34). Later, Paul identifies himself as having been educated 'at the feet of Gamaliel' (Acts 22:3), highlighting his impeccable Jewish credentials. Gamaliel represents the best of Pharisaic learning and prudence.