Lexical Definition

‎Μαγδαλά‎ Magdalá (mag-dal-ah') Magadan ^N:N--L
of Chaldee origin (compare ‎מִגְדָּל‎)

Magdala.

• the tower
• Magdala (i.e. Migdala), a place in Palestine

Abbott-Smith

Μαγδαλά (Aram. מַגְדְֺּלָא = Heb. מִגְדֹּל, which in Jos 15:37 B is rendered Μαγαδά),
Magdala: Mt 15:39 (Rec. for Μαγαδάν, q.v.).†

Abbott-Smith References

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Magadan • A place on the Sea of Galilee; home of Mary Magdalene

Magadan (Dalmanutha), a place on the shore of the Sea of Galilee visited by Jesus (Matthew 15:39; Mark 8:10), possibly the hometown of Mary Magdalene (Matthew 27:56, 61; 28:1; Mark 15:40, 47; 16:1, 9; Luke 8:2; 24:10; John 19:25; 20:1, 18).

• A location first mentioned at Mat.15.39;
• referred to as Magadan Μαγδαλά, or Dalmanutha Δαλμανουθά, or Magdalene Μαγδαληνή.
  

Magadan, also known as Dalmanutha, is mentioned in the New Testament as a place Jesus visited after feeding the four thousand (Matthew 15:39; Mark 8:10). It was located on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. Some scholars suggest that Magadan may be the same place as Magdala, the hometown of Mary Magdalene, one of Jesus' followers (Matthew 27:56, 61; 28:1; Mark 15:40, 47; 16:1, 9; Luke 8:2; 24:10; John 19:25; 20:1, 18). Mary Magdalene is described as a woman from whom Jesus had cast out seven demons and who supported Jesus' ministry. She witnessed Jesus' crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. The exact relationship between the names Magadan, Dalmanutha, and Magdala is uncertain, but they likely refer to the same general area on the Sea of Galilee.

All entries for Magadan or Dalmanutha or Magdalene: Μαγδαλά ☩ Δαλμανουθά ☩ Μαγδαληνή