Original Word: Μαγδαληνή
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Magdaléné
Pronunciation: mag-dal-ay-NAY
Phonetic Spelling: (mag-dal-ay-nay')
Definition: Magdalene, a woman of Magdala.
Meaning: Magdalene; referring to Mary Magdalene, a woman from the town of Magdala.

Word Origin: Derived from Μαγδαλά (Magdala), a place name meaning "tower" or "elevated, great, magnificent."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Μαγδαληνή, as it is a Greek designation based on a geographical location. However, the name Magdala is related to the Hebrew word מִגְדָּל (migdal), Strong's Hebrew 4026, meaning "tower."

Usage: The term is used in the New Testament to identify Mary Magdalene, a prominent female follower of Jesus Christ. She is mentioned in the context of Jesus' ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection.

Context: Mary Magdalene is a significant figure in the New Testament, known for her devoted discipleship to Jesus Christ. She is introduced in the Gospels as a woman from whom Jesus cast out seven demons (Luke 8:2). Her name, Magdalene, indicates her origin from the town of Magdala, located on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee.

Mary Magdalene is prominently featured in the accounts of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. She is one of the few followers who remained with Jesus during His crucifixion (Matthew 27:55-56, Mark 15:40, John 19:25). After His death, she witnessed His burial and was the first to visit His tomb on the morning of His resurrection (Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:1, John 20:1). Notably, she was the first person to whom the risen Christ appeared, and she was entrusted with the message of His resurrection to the other disciples (John 20:11-18).

Mary Magdalene's role underscores the transformative power of Jesus' ministry and the inclusion of women in His mission. Her story is a testament to faithfulness and the profound impact of encountering Christ.

Word Origin
fem. of Magdalénos
Definition
Magdalene, of Magdala, a place on the coast of the Sea of Galilee near Tiberias
NASB Translation
Magdalene (12).

STRONGS NT 3094: Μαγδαληνή

Μαγδαληνή, Μαγδαληνης, ἡ (Μαγδαλά, which see), Magdalene, a woman of Magdala: Matthew 27:56, 61; Matthew 28:1; Mark 15:40, 47; Mark 16:1, 9; Luke 8:2; Luke 24:10; John 19:25; John 20:1, 18.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Magdalene.

Feminine of a derivative of Magdala; a female Magdalene, i.e. Inhabitant of Magdala -- Magdalene.

see GREEK Magdala

Forms and Transliterations

Μαγδαληνη Μαγδαληνή Μαγδαληνὴ Μαγδαληνῇ Magdalene Magdalenḗ Magdalenḕ Magdalēnē Magdalēnḗ Magdalēnḕ Magdalenêi Magdalēnē̂i

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