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    Martha

    MAR-thuh

    Meaning

    Lady; Mistress of the house

    Aramaic origin · Girl · First in Luke

    What it points to

    Martha's name speaks of gracious hospitality and service. Her story reminds us to balance active service with contemplative devotion — both are expressions of love for Christ.

    Verses · King James Version

    “Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part.”

    Luke 10:41-42

    “She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.”

    John 11:27

    Most used in the 1880s (US records)

    biblesundays.com · King James Version

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