Lexical Definition
Μαρία María (mar-ee'-ah) Mary N:N-F-P
of Hebrew origin (מִרְיָם)
Mary.
- Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Μαρία | Mary | John.19.25 |
Abbott-Smith
Μαρία, -ας (Hellenized form), and Μαριάμ, indecl., ἡ (Aram. מַרְיָם; Heb. (MT) מִרְיָם),
Mary. In NT;
1. the mother of Jesus: Mt 1:16 ff. 2:11 13:55, Mk 6:3, Lk 1:27 ff. 2:5, 16, 19, 34, Ac 1:14.
2. M. Magdalene (q.v.).
3. The wife of Clopas (Jo 19:25) and mother of James the little, and Joses: Mt 27:56, 61 28:1, Mk 15:40, 47 16:1, Lk 24:10.
4. The sister of Martha and Lazarus: Lk 10:39, 42, Jo 11:1, 2, 19 ff. 12:3.
5. The mother of John Mark: Ac 12:12.
6. A Christian greeted by St. Paul: Ro 16:6 (on the signification of the name, v. Zorell, s.v.; on the use of the alternative forms in NT, DB, iii, 278 bn).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 1:16 · 2:11 · 13:55 · 27:56 · 27:61 · 28:1 |
| Mark | 6:3 · 15:40 · 15:47 · 16:1 |
| Luke | 1:27 · 2:5 · 2:16 · 2:19 · 2:34 · 10:39 · 10:42 · 24:10 |
| John | 11:1 · 11:2 · 11:19 · 12:3 · 19:25 |
| Acts | 1:14 · 12:12 |
| Romans | 16:6 |
Profile
Female • Alphaeus wife • Wife of Cleopas (or 'Alphaeus'), present at Jesus' crucifixion.
Cleopas' wife living at the time of the New Testament
Mary, the wife of Cleopas (or 'Alphaeus'), was present at Jesus' crucifixion (Jhn.19.25).
- Cleopas' (or Alphaeus') wife living at the time of the New Testament, only mentioned at Jhn.19.25;
- only referred to as Mary Μαρία;
- wife of Cleopas/Alphaeus Ἀλφαῖος.
Mary, the wife of Cleopas (or 'Alphaeus'), was one of the women present at the crucifixion of Jesus. She stood near the cross along with Jesus' mother, Mary, and Mary Magdalene. This brief mention in John's Gospel provides insight into the group of faithful women who witnessed Jesus' suffering and death (John 19:25).
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