3136. Martha

Strong's Lexicon

Martha: Martha

Original Word: Μάρθα
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Martha
Pronunciation: MAR-tha
Phonetic Spelling: (mar'-thah)
Definition: Martha
Meaning: Martha, sister of Mary and Lazarus of Bethany.

Word Origin: Of Aramaic origin, from the word מַרְתָּא (Marta), meaning "lady" or "mistress."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the name Martha, the Aramaic origin connects it to the concept of a "lady" or "mistress," which can be related to the Hebrew word גְּבִירָה (gebirah), meaning "lady" or "queen."

Usage: Martha is a personal name used in the New Testament, primarily associated with the sister of Mary and Lazarus. She is depicted as a devoted and hospitable woman, often concerned with the practical aspects of service and hospitality.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Jewish context, hospitality was a highly valued virtue, and women like Martha played a crucial role in managing household affairs. Martha's interactions with Jesus reflect the cultural expectations of women during that time, as well as the transformative impact of Jesus' teachings on traditional roles.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Aramaic origin
Definition
Martha, a Christian woman
NASB Translation
Martha (13).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3136: Μάρθα

Μάρθα, Μάρθας (John 11:1 (cf. Buttmann, 17 (15); WH's Appendix, p. 156)), ἡ (Chaldean מָרְתָא mistress, Latindomina), Martha, the sister of Lazarus of Bethany: Luke 10:38, 40; John 11:1, 5, 19-39; John 12:2. (On the accent cf. Kautzsch, p. 8.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Martha.

Probably of Chaldee origin (meaning mistress); Martha, a Christian woman -- Martha.

Forms and Transliterations

Μαρθα Μάρθα Μαρθαν Μάρθαν Μαρθας Μάρθας Martha Mártha Marthan Márthan Marthas Márthas

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 10:38 N-NFS
GRK: τις ὀνόματι Μάρθα ὑπεδέξατο αὐτὸν
NAS: named Martha welcomed
KJV: woman named Martha received him
INT: certain by name Martha received him

Luke 10:40 N-NFS
GRK: ἡ δὲ Μάρθα περιεσπᾶτο περὶ
NAS: But Martha was distracted with all
KJV: But Martha was cumbered about
INT: but Martha was distracted about

Luke 10:41 N-VFS
GRK: ὁ κύριος Μάρθα Μάρθα μεριμνᾷς
NAS: and said to her, Martha, Martha,
KJV: unto her, Martha, Martha,
INT: the Lord Martha Martha you are anxious

Luke 10:41 N-VFS
GRK: κύριος Μάρθα Μάρθα μεριμνᾷς καὶ
NAS: to her, Martha, Martha, you are worried
KJV: Martha, Martha, thou art careful
INT: Lord Martha Martha you are anxious and

John 11:1 N-GFS
GRK: Μαρίας καὶ Μάρθας τῆς ἀδελφῆς
NAS: of Mary and her sister Martha.
KJV: her sister Martha.
INT: of Mary and Martha the sister

John 11:5 N-AFS
GRK: Ἰησοῦς τὴν Μάρθαν καὶ τὴν
NAS: loved Martha and her sister
KJV: Jesus loved Martha, and her
INT: Jesus Martha and the

John 11:19 N-AFS
GRK: πρὸς τὴν Μάρθαν καὶ Μαριὰμ
NAS: had come to Martha and Mary,
KJV: came to Martha and Mary,
INT: unto Martha and Mary

John 11:20 N-NFS
GRK: ἡ οὖν Μάρθα ὡς ἤκουσεν
NAS: Martha therefore, when
KJV: Then Martha, as soon as she heard
INT: Therefore Martha when she heard

John 11:21 N-NFS
GRK: οὖν ἡ Μάρθα πρὸς τὸν
NAS: Martha then said
KJV: Then said Martha unto Jesus,
INT: Therefore Martha to

John 11:24 N-NFS
GRK: αὐτῷ ἡ Μάρθα Οἶδα ὅτι
NAS: Martha said to Him, I know
KJV: Martha saith unto him,
INT: to him Martha I know that

John 11:30 N-NFS
GRK: αὐτῷ ἡ Μάρθα
NAS: in the place where Martha met Him.
KJV: that place where Martha met him.
INT: him Martha

John 11:39 N-NFS
GRK: τοῦ τετελευτηκότος Μάρθα Κύριε ἤδη
NAS: the stone. Martha, the sister
KJV: the stone. Martha, the sister
INT: of him who has died Martha Lord already

John 12:2 N-NFS
GRK: καὶ ἡ Μάρθα διηκόνει ὁ
NAS: there, and Martha was serving;
KJV: a supper; and Martha served: but
INT: and Martha served

Strong's Greek 3136
13 Occurrences

Μάρθα — 10 Occ.
Μάρθαν — 2 Occ.
Μάρθας — 1 Occ.