Mary Μαρία
Mother of Jesus; wife of Joseph.
Biography
Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a young Jewish woman from Nazareth betrothed to Joseph, a descendant of David. She was likely a sister of Salome (see Jhn.19.25 and Gosple of Thomas but contra Diatessaron). Before their marriage, an angel appeared to Mary, announcing that she would conceive a child by the Holy Spirit and name Him Jesus. Mary humbly accepted this divine plan, and the virgin birth of Jesus fulfilled the prophecy of the Messiah (Mat.1.16, 18, 20; Luk.1.26-38). After Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph presented Him at the temple, where Simeon prophesied that a sword would pierce her soul (Luk.2.5, 16, 19, 34). Mary treasured these events in her heart. She and Joseph raised Jesus in Nazareth, and He was known as the son of Mary (Mat.13.55; Mrk.6.3). During Jesus' crucifixion, Mary stood near the cross with other women, including her sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene (Mat.27.56, 61; Mrk.15.40, 47). After Jesus' resurrection, Mary was among the women who went to the tomb and later informed the disciples (Mat.28.1; Mrk.16.1; Luk.24.10). In the early church, Mary joined the disciples in prayer as they awaited the coming of the Holy Spirit (Act.1.14).
Family
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Offspring
- Jesus Tribe of JudahSon of JosephThe Son of God and Savior of the world.View full profile →
- James Tribe of JudahSon of JosephJesus' brother, leader in the Jerusalem churchView full profile →
- Joses Tribe of JudahSon of JosephBrother of Jesus and son of MaryView full profile →
- Simon MaleA tanner in Joppa who hosted Peter.View full profile →
- Jude Tribe of JudahSon of JosephA brother of Jesus and author of the epistleView full profile →
In Scripture
4 biblical books ; 4 with study contentMatthew 5 verses Study available
- Matthew 1:16
"Jacob became the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, from whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ."
Study Matthew → - Matthew 1:18
"Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this: After his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit."
Study Matthew → - Matthew 1:20
"But when he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take to yourself Mary, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit."
Study Matthew → - Matthew 2:11
"They came into the house and saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Opening their treasures, they offered to him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh."
Study Matthew → - Matthew 13:55
"Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother called Mary, and his brothers, James, Joses, Simon, and Judas?"
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Mark 2 verses Study available
- Mark 6:3
"Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and brother of James, Joses, Judah, and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” They were offended at him."
Study Mark → - Mark 15:47
"Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of Joses, saw where he was laid."
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Luke 5 verses Study available
- Luke 1:27
"to a virgin pledged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, of David’s house. The virgin’s name was Mary."
Study Luke → - Luke 1:30
"The angel said to her, “Don’t be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God."
Study Luke → - Luke 1:34
"Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, seeing I am a virgin?”"
Study Luke → - Luke 1:38
"Mary said, “Behold, the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.” The angel departed from her."
Study Luke → - Luke 1:39
"Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah,"
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Acts 1 verse Study available
- Acts 1:14
"All these with one accord continued steadfastly in prayer and supplication, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Μαρία | G3137G |