Bible verses about Mary
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is a significant figure in Christian scriptures and is mentioned in various contexts in the Bible.
For instance:
- The Annunciation: The angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary about the birth of Jesus is found in the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 1, Verses 26-38.
- The Birth of Jesus: Mary’s role in the nativity story is detailed in both the Gospels of Matthew (Chapter 1, Verses 18-25) and Luke (Chapter 2, Verses 1-7).
- The Magnificat: Mary’s song of praise, known as the Magnificat, is also in Luke 1, Verses 46-55.
- At the Cross: Mary’s presence at the crucifixion of Jesus is described in the Gospel of John, Chapter 19, Verses 25-27.
Words of Mary
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is recorded as speaking in several instances in the New Testament. Her words are few but significant in the context of the Gospels. Here are the main verses where Mary speaks:
- Luke 1:26-38 (The Annunciation): When the angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will conceive and bear a son, Jesus, Mary responds in verse 34, “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” After Gabriel explains, Mary says in verse 38, “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.”
- Luke 1:46-55 (The Magnificat): This is Mary’s famous song of praise, which she expresses upon meeting her relative Elizabeth. It begins with, “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior…”
- Luke 2:48: When Mary and Joseph find the young Jesus in the temple after he had been missing for three days, Mary says, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.“
- John 2:1-5 (The Wedding at Cana): At a wedding in Cana, when the wine runs out, Mary tells Jesus, “They have no more wine.” After Jesus’ initial response, she tells the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
These verses reflect the different stages of Mary’s life as recorded in the New Testament, from her initial call to be the mother of Jesus to her role in his public ministry.
The prophecies regarding Mary in the Old Testament
The prophecies regarding Mary in the Old Testament are typically understood through the lens of Christian theology as foreshadowing or predicting her role as the mother of Jesus. While the Old Testament does not mention Mary by name, certain passages are interpreted by Christians as prophetic references to her. The most notable of these include:
- Genesis 3:15: Often referred to as the Protoevangelium, this verse is interpreted as the first hint of the gospel message following the fall of Adam and Eve. It says, “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” This is often seen as a prophecy about Mary and Jesus, with Jesus being the offspring who would defeat Satan.
- Isaiah 7:14: This is one of the most direct prophecies often associated with Mary. The verse states, “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” Christians interpret this as a prophecy about the virgin birth of Jesus, with Mary being the virgin in question.
- Micah 5:2-3: This prophecy, which speaks of a ruler to come out of Bethlehem, is often linked to Mary as well, as it relates to the birth of Jesus. The passage mentions that his origins are from ancient times, suggesting a miraculous birth.
- Various Psalms and Wisdom Literature: Some interpretations also see references to Mary in the wisdom literature and Psalms of the Old Testament, where feminine imagery or references to a daughter of Zion are seen as typological foreshadowings of Mary.
It’s important to note that these interpretations are specific to Christian theology. Jewish interpretations of these texts do not associate them with Mary or see them as messianic prophecies in the same way. The understanding of these passages can vary significantly depending on religious and theological perspectives.
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