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Mary Mag·da·lene

(măg′də-lən, -lēn′)

In the New Testament, a woman whom Jesus cured of evil spirits. She is also identified with the repentant prostitute who washed the feet of Jesus.

[Ultimately from Greek Mariā hē Magdalēnē, Mary of Magdala, probably after Magdala, a village on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee.]

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Mary Magdalene

(Bible) Saint Mary Magdalene New Testament a woman of Magdala (ˈmæɡdələ) in Galilee whom Jesus cured of evil spirits (Luke 8:2) and who is often identified with the sinful woman of Luke 7:36–50. In Christian tradition she is usually taken to have been a prostitute. Feast day: July 22. See also magdalen

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Mar′y Mag′dalene

Mary of Magdala: traditionally identified with the repentant woman whom Jesus forgave. Luke 7:37–50.

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Mary Magdalene - sinful woman Jesus healed of evil spirits; she became a follower of Jesus

Mary Magdalen, St. Mary Magdalen, St. Mary Magdalene

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Maria Magdalene

Maria MagdalenaMaria von Magdala

María Magdalena

Maarja Magdaleena

Magdalan MariaMaria Magdaleena

Marie-Madeleine

Maria Maddalena

Maria Magdalena

Maria från MagdalaMaria Magdalena

Mary Magdalene

[ˈmɛərɪˈmægdəˌliːn] n → Maria Maddalena, Maria di Magdala

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