Mary - Mother of Jesus

Who was Mary?

Mother of Jesus

Mother of Jesus

The story of Mary

Mary was a figure in the Bible, best known for being the mother of Jesus. She was a young Jewish woman from Nazareth, and was betrothed to Joseph, a carpenter. Mary was visited by the angel Gabriel, who told her that she would conceive and bear a son, who would be the Son of God. Mary accepted this, and became pregnant with Jesus. Mary was the daughter of Joachim and Anne, and had several siblings, including James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas. She was a devout Jew, and was known for her humility and obedience to God. Mary is best known for her role in the birth of Jesus, and for her faithfulness to God. She is also known for her role in the crucifixion of Jesus, and for her presence at the Pentecost. Mary is venerated by many Christians, and is seen as a model of faith and obedience.

Name meaning

Beloved, bitter, rebellious.

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Mother of Jesus

First mention

Matthew 1:16

Appearances in the Bible

46 mentions

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