◄ 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 Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts 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.