Who Are All the Marys of the Bible?

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The name Mary is mentioned in the Bible over 50 times, varying by translation. However, the name Mary is only found in the New Testament. The name Mary comes from the Latin and Greek names Maria and Mariam.

When we think about all the women named Mary in the Bible, the most prominent one is the young virgin who gave birth to Jesus. We hear her story, in detail, every Christmas. She’s the Mary who was visited by the angel Gabriel, who told her she was going to have a son and to name him Jesus. This is the Mary who traveled to Bethlehem on a donkey and gave birth in a stable because it was tax season and the lodging places were booked.

Mary who is the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ is well known, but what about the others?

Where Are the Marys?

The name Mary is mentioned in the Bible over 50 times, varying by translation. However, the name Mary is only found in the New Testament. The name Mary comes from the Latin and Greek names Maria and Mariam.

In the Old Testament, we find Miriam (Miryam), which is believed to be the Hebrew form of Mary.

In the New Testament, we find many Marys, and in the Old Testament, we only find two.

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