Mary Magdalene in the Bible — the Hebrew name and what it means
מִרְיָם הַמַּגְדָּלִית
Delivered of seven demons, faithful past the cross — the first witness of the risen Lord.
Also called
Miriam of Magdala מִרְיָם — her town Magdala (“tower”) stood on Galilee's shore
The moments that made Mary Magdalene
Luke 8:2Seven demons cast out; she follows
Luke 8:3She ministers of her substance
John 19:25Standing by the cross
Mark 15:47She watches where he is laid
John 20:1First to the tomb, while it was yet dark
John 20:16“Mary. — Rabboni!”
Mark 16:9He appeared first to Mary Magdalene
John 20:18“I have seen the Lord” — she tells the disciples
How often the name appears
Mary Magdalene is named 12 times in the New Testament.
Every mention — New Testament
Matt 27:56Matt 27:61Matt 28:1Mark 15:40Mark 15:47Mark 16:1Mark 16:9Luke 8:2Luke 24:10John 19:25John 20:1John 20:18