Name Meaning and Biblical Context of Mary
| Name | Mary (Add to Favourite List?) | ||
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| Meaning | Rebellion, overthrow. | ||
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The Biblical baby name Mary is the Anglicized version of the Hebrew name Miriam and its meaning is their rebellion, rebelliously.
Mary is pronounced mae-ri. Many women bear the name Mary in the Bible. Mary was the mother of Jesus Christ, who was conceived within her by the Holy Spirit when she was a virgin. She was married to the carpenter Joseph. Mary Magdalene and Mary the wife of Cleopas were two of the women who supported the ministry of Jesus Christ both spiritually and materially. Mary the mother of John Mark was one of the earliest disciples of Jesus. Mary of Bethany was the sister of Martha and Lazarus. She welcomed Jesus into their home and served him with love and devotion. Biblical reference for baby name Mary: Strong's Bible concordance G3137 This page is being edited.... |
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