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NASB | Luke 1:27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 1:27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, a descendant of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. |
Bible Question: I am preparing a sermon for a Christmas service. Out of curiosity and because names bore a strength, meaning, and value in her culture, I wanted to know what Mary's name means. I found a meaning, to it: "their rebellion." Could someone please tell me what, and to who's rebellion the aforementioned is referring to? |
Bible Answer: johnpastors, According to Cruden's concordance the name Mary meanes " exaulted of God" a compound word made up of the Hebrew word "Mara" "to lift up oneself" and the Hebrew word "Yah" the abbreviated form for God "Yaweh." Emmaus |