3136. Martha

Lexicon

Martha: Martha

Original Word: Μάρθα
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Martha
Pronunciation: MAR-tha
Phonetic Spelling: (mar'-thah)
Definition: Martha
Meaning: Martha, sister of Mary and Lazarus of Bethany.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Martha.

Probably of Chaldee origin (meaning mistress); Martha, a Christian woman -- Martha.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Aramaic origin
Definition
Martha, a Christian woman
NASB Translation
Martha (13).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3136: Μάρθα

Μάρθα, Μάρθας (John 11:1 (cf. Buttmann, 17 (15); WH's Appendix, p. 156)), ἡ (Chaldean מָרְתָא mistress, Latindomina), Martha, the sister of Lazarus of Bethany: Luke 10:38, 40; John 11:1, 5, 19-39; John 12:2. (On the accent cf. Kautzsch, p. 8.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of Aramaic origin, corresponding to the Hebrew מַרְתָּא (Marta), meaning "lady" or "mistress."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The name Martha corresponds to the Hebrew מַרְתָּא (Marta), which does not have a direct Strong's Hebrew entry but is related to the concept of a "lady" or "mistress" in the Semitic linguistic tradition.

Usage: The name Martha appears in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospels, where she is depicted as a close follower of Jesus and the sister of Mary and Lazarus.

Context: Martha is a prominent figure in the New Testament, known for her role in the household of Bethany, where she lived with her sister Mary and brother Lazarus. She is mentioned in the Gospels of Luke and John. In Luke 10:38-42, Martha is described as welcoming Jesus into her home. She is portrayed as being concerned with the duties of hospitality, to the point of being "distracted by all the preparations that had to be made" (Luke 10:40, BSB). This passage highlights a contrast between Martha's active service and her sister Mary's contemplative devotion, as Mary chose to sit at Jesus' feet and listen to His teaching. Jesus gently admonishes Martha, saying, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her" (Luke 10:41-42, BSB).

In the Gospel of John, Martha's faith is further illustrated in the account of the raising of Lazarus. When Jesus arrives in Bethany after Lazarus has died, Martha goes out to meet Him and expresses her faith in His power, saying, "Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that God will give You whatever You ask of Him" (John 11:21-22, BSB). Jesus responds with the profound declaration, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies" (John 11:25, BSB). Martha's interaction with Jesus in this narrative underscores her belief in His messianic identity and His authority over life and death.

Martha's character is often interpreted as representing the active life of service and duty, complementing her sister Mary's contemplative devotion. Together, they provide a balanced model of discipleship, emphasizing both action and contemplation in the Christian life.

Forms and Transliterations

Μαρθα Μάρθα Μαρθαν Μάρθαν Μαρθας Μάρθας Martha Mártha Marthan Márthan Marthas Márthas

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 10:38 N-NFS
GRK: τις ὀνόματι Μάρθα ὑπεδέξατο αὐτὸν
NAS: named Martha welcomed
KJV: woman named Martha received him
INT: certain by name Martha received him

Luke 10:40 N-NFS
GRK: ἡ δὲ Μάρθα περιεσπᾶτο περὶ
NAS: But Martha was distracted with all
KJV: But Martha was cumbered about
INT: but Martha was distracted about

Luke 10:41 N-VFS
GRK: ὁ κύριος Μάρθα Μάρθα μεριμνᾷς
NAS: and said to her, Martha, Martha,
KJV: unto her, Martha, Martha,
INT: the Lord Martha Martha you are anxious

Luke 10:41 N-VFS
GRK: κύριος Μάρθα Μάρθα μεριμνᾷς καὶ
NAS: to her, Martha, Martha, you are worried
KJV: Martha, Martha, thou art careful
INT: Lord Martha Martha you are anxious and

John 11:1 N-GFS
GRK: Μαρίας καὶ Μάρθας τῆς ἀδελφῆς
NAS: of Mary and her sister Martha.
KJV: her sister Martha.
INT: of Mary and Martha the sister

John 11:5 N-AFS
GRK: Ἰησοῦς τὴν Μάρθαν καὶ τὴν
NAS: loved Martha and her sister
KJV: Jesus loved Martha, and her
INT: Jesus Martha and the

John 11:19 N-AFS
GRK: πρὸς τὴν Μάρθαν καὶ Μαριὰμ
NAS: had come to Martha and Mary,
KJV: came to Martha and Mary,
INT: unto Martha and Mary

John 11:20 N-NFS
GRK: ἡ οὖν Μάρθα ὡς ἤκουσεν
NAS: Martha therefore, when
KJV: Then Martha, as soon as she heard
INT: Therefore Martha when she heard

John 11:21 N-NFS
GRK: οὖν ἡ Μάρθα πρὸς τὸν
NAS: Martha then said
KJV: Then said Martha unto Jesus,
INT: Therefore Martha to

John 11:24 N-NFS
GRK: αὐτῷ ἡ Μάρθα Οἶδα ὅτι
NAS: Martha said to Him, I know
KJV: Martha saith unto him,
INT: to him Martha I know that

John 11:30 N-NFS
GRK: αὐτῷ ἡ Μάρθα
NAS: in the place where Martha met Him.
KJV: that place where Martha met him.
INT: him Martha

John 11:39 N-NFS
GRK: τοῦ τετελευτηκότος Μάρθα Κύριε ἤδη
NAS: the stone. Martha, the sister
KJV: the stone. Martha, the sister
INT: of him who has died Martha Lord already

John 12:2 N-NFS
GRK: καὶ ἡ Μάρθα διηκόνει ὁ
NAS: there, and Martha was serving;
KJV: a supper; and Martha served: but
INT: and Martha served

Strong's Greek 3136
13 Occurrences

Μάρθα — 10 Occ.
Μάρθαν — 2 Occ.
Μάρθας — 1 Occ.