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Strong's G3137 Μαρία (maria)

Maria means “Mary” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3137 — yoqim (“Jokim”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3137
Language Greek
Linked Usages 59
Books 11

Strong's G3137 Quick Answer

Strong's G3137 Μαρία (Maria) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Maria (mar-ee'-ah) (or Mariam mar-ee-am') n/p. 1. Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females [of Hebrew origin (H4813)] It has 59 linked Bible usages across 11 books. Visible English usage signals include name. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
Maria (mar-ee'-ah) (or Mariam mar-ee-am') n/p. 1. Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females [of Hebrew origin (H4813)]
Usage
59 linked usages
Books
11 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
name

Meaning and Definition

Maria (mar-ee'-ah) (or Mariam mar-ee-am') n/p. 1. Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females [of Hebrew origin (H4813)] KJV: Mary Root(s): H4813

Original Word
Μαρία
Transliteration
Maria
Derivation
Root: מִריָם R1: 4813
Morphology
Name Person

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3137. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

Mary

Usage: Μαρία, -ας (Hellenized form), and Μαριάμ, indecl., ἡ (Aram. מַרְיָם; Heb. מִרְיָם) Mary. In NT; __1. the mother of Jesus: Mat.1:16 ff. Mat.2:11 13:55, Mrk.6:3, Luk.1:27 ff. Luk.2:5, 16 2:19, 34, Act.1:14 __2. M. Magdalene (which see). __3. The wife of Clopas (Jhn.19:25) and mother of James the little, and Joses: Mat.27:56, 61 28:1, Mrk.15:40, 47 16:1, Luk.24:10. __4. The sister of Martha and Lazarus: Luk.10:39, 42 Jhn.11:1-2, 19 ff. Jhn.12:3. __5. The mother of John Mark: Act.12:12. __6. A Christian greeted by St.

Paul: Rom.16:6 (on the signification of the name, see Zorell, see word; on the use of the alternative forms in NT, DB, iii, 278 bn).† (AS)

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How Strong's G3137 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Maria, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

name Luke 1:27

How Strong's G3137 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 46 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G3137 (Μαρία) appears 15 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3137 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G3137 in the New Testament

46 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 1:16 KJV

And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

Matthew 1:18 KJV

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

Matthew 1:20 KJV

But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

Strong's G3137 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

13 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Exodus 6:20 Septuagint / Brenton

And Amram took to wife Jochebed the daughter of his father’s brother, and she bore to him both Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister: and the years of the life of Amram were a hundred and thirty-two years.

Exodus 15:20 Septuagint / Brenton

And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, having taken a timbrel in her hand—then there went forth all the women after her with timbrels and dances.

Exodus 15:21 Septuagint / Brenton

And Miriam led them, saying, Let us sing to the Lord, for he has been very greatly glorified: The horse and rider has he cast into the sea.

Usage Excerpts

First 59 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3137.

Exodus 6:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Amram took to wife Jochebed the daughter of his father’s brother, and she bore to him both Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister: and the years of the life of Amram were a hundred and thirty-two years.
Exodus 15:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, having taken a timbrel in her hand—then there went forth all the women after her with timbrels and dances.
Exodus 15:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Miriam led them, saying, Let us sing to the Lord, for he has been very greatly glorified: The horse and rider has he cast into the sea.
Numbers 12:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses, because of the Ethiopian woman whom Moses took; for he had taken an Ethiopian woman.
Numbers 12:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the Lord said immediately to Moses and Aaron and Miriam, Come forth all three of you to the tabernacle of witness.
Numbers 12:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the three came forth to the tabernacle of witness; and the Lord descended in a pillar of a cloud, and stood at the door of the tabernacle of witness; and Aaron and Miriam were called; and both came forth.
Numbers 12:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the cloud departed from the tabernacle; and, behold, Miriam was leprous, white as snow; and Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold, she was leprous.
Numbers 12:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Miriam was separated without the camp seven days; and the people moved not forward till Miriam was cleansed.
Numbers 20:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, came into the wilderness of Zin, in the first month, and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there.
Numbers 26:59 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the name of his wife was Jochebed, daughter of Levi, who bore these to Levi in Egypt, and she bore to Amram, Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister.
Deuteronomy 24:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Remember all that the Lord thy God did to Miriam in the way, when ye were going out of Egypt.
1 Chronicles 5:29 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the sons of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam: and the sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
Micah 6:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed thee out of the house of bondage, and sent before thee Moses, and Aaron, and Miriam.
Matthew 1:16 New Testament, KJV
And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Matthew 1:18 New Testament, KJV
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
Matthew 1:20 New Testament, KJV
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
Matthew 2:11 New Testament, KJV
And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.
Matthew 13:55 New Testament, KJV
Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
Matthew 27:56 New Testament, KJV
Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedees children.
Matthew 27:61 New Testament, KJV
And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.
Matthew 28:1 New Testament, KJV
In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
Mark 6:3 New Testament, KJV
Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.
Mark 15:40 New Testament, KJV
There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;
Mark 15:47 New Testament, KJV
And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid.
Mark 16:1 New Testament, KJV
And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.
Mark 16:9 New Testament, KJV
Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.
Luke 1:27 New Testament, KJV
To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
Luke 1:30 New Testament, KJV
And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
Luke 1:34 New Testament, KJV
Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
Luke 1:38 New Testament, KJV
And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
Luke 1:39 New Testament, KJV
And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;
Luke 1:41 New Testament, KJV
And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:
Luke 1:46 New Testament, KJV
And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
Luke 1:56 New Testament, KJV
And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.
Luke 2:5 New Testament, KJV
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
Luke 2:16 New Testament, KJV
And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
Luke 2:19 New Testament, KJV
But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
Luke 2:34 New Testament, KJV
And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;
Luke 8:2 New Testament, KJV
And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,
Luke 10:39 New Testament, KJV
And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.
Luke 10:42 New Testament, KJV
But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Luke 24:10 New Testament, KJV
It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.
John 11:1 New Testament, KJV
Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.
John 11:2 New Testament, KJV
(It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)
John 11:19 New Testament, KJV
And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
John 11:20 New Testament, KJV
Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.
John 11:28 New Testament, KJV
And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.
John 11:31 New Testament, KJV
The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there.
John 11:32 New Testament, KJV
Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
John 11:45 New Testament, KJV
Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.
John 12:3 New Testament, KJV
Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.
John 19:25 New Testament, KJV
Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
John 20:1 New Testament, KJV
The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.
John 20:11 New Testament, KJV
But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre,
John 20:16 New Testament, KJV
Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.
John 20:18 New Testament, KJV
Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the LORD, and that he had spoken these things unto her.
Acts 1:14 New Testament, KJV
These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.
Acts 12:12 New Testament, KJV
And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.
Romans 16:6 New Testament, KJV
Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3137, grouped by book.

Exodus 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Numbers 7 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Micah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 8 usages, New Testament
Mark 5 usages, New Testament
Luke 16 usages, New Testament
John 14 usages, New Testament
Acts 2 usages, New Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G3137 FAQ

What does maria (Μαρία) mean?

Maria (Strong's G3137) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Mary". Maria (mar-ee'-ah) (or Mariam mar-ee-am') n/p. 1. Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females [of Hebrew origin (H4813)]

How many times is maria (Μαρία) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 59 linked usages for Strong's G3137 across 11 books.

Where can I study maria (Μαρία) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3137 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate maria (Μαρία)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as name. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G3137 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 13 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3137, with linked reader references where each row is available.