The meaning of “Μαρία”
Understanding María reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (מִרְיָם) Mary. - Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females
Μαρία
of Hebrew origin (מִרְיָם) Mary. - Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:55 | “Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?” Word: Μαρία (María) | |
| Mark 15:47 | “And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid. ” Word: Μαρία (María) | |
| Luke 2:5 | “To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.” Word: Μαρία (María) | |
| John 11:45 | “Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.” Word: Μαρία (María) | |
| Acts 12:12 | “And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.” Word: Μαρία (María) |