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Magdalena

Pronounced mag-duh-LEE-nuh

girl

✓ In the King James Bible (spelled Magdalene) — Yes — Magdalena (spelled Magdalene in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.

Meaning: "Woman from Magdala; Tower"
Origin: Hebrew/Aramaic

Magdalena is the full form of the name associated with Mary Magdalene — the woman from whom Jesus cast out seven demons, who became one of His most devoted followers, and who was the first witness of the resurrection. Her transformation from bondage to devotion is one of Scripture's most powerful stories.

Spiritual meaning

Magdalena celebrates radical transformation — from the deepest bondage to the first witness of resurrection, showing that no past disqualifies anyone from God's purposes.

Related verses (KJV)

"And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils."
Luke 8:2 (KJV) →
"Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master."
John 20:16 (KJV) →

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