The meaning of “Μαγδαληνή”
Understanding Magdalēnḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of a derivative of Μαγδαλά Magdalene. - a female Magdalene, i.e. inhabitant of Magdala
Μαγδαληνή
feminine of a derivative of Μαγδαλά Magdalene. - a female Magdalene, i.e. inhabitant of Magdala
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:61 | “And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.” Word: Μαγδαληνή (Magdalēnḗ) | |
| Mark 16:1 | “And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.” Word: Μαγδαληνή (Magdalēnḗ) | |
| Luke 24:10 | “It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.” Word: Μαγδαληνή (Magdalēnḗ) | |
| John 20:1 | “The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.” Word: Μαγδαληνή (Magdalēnḗ) |