Magdalene
Pronounced MAG-duh-leen
- Meaning
- "From Magdala; Tower"
- Origin
- Hebrew / Aramaic
Magdalene means "from Magdala" or "tower," referring to the town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee. Mary Magdalene is one of the most important women in the New Testament — a devoted follower of Jesus from whom He cast out seven demons. Mary Magdalene was present at the crucifixion when most of the male disciples had fled. She watched where Jesus was buried and was the first person to visit the empty tomb on Easter morning. Most significantly, the risen Christ appeared first to her — making her the first witness of the resurrection. Jesus commissioned Mary Magdalene to go and tell the disciples that He had risen, earning her the title "apostle to the apostles" in church tradition. Her story demonstrates that those whom Christ delivers become His most devoted witnesses.
Spiritual meaning
Magdalene — meaning 'tower' — speaks of the strength that comes from deliverance. Mary Magdalene's journey from bondage to becoming the first resurrection witness shows that those freed by Christ become pillars of faith.
Related verses (KJV)
"Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. Jesus saith unto her... go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father."
John 20:16-17 (KJV) →"Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils."
Luke 8:2 (KJV) →