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Mary Mother of Jesus
Also known as: The Virgin Mary
Tribe of Judah
Description
A young virgin of Nazareth chosen by God to bear His Son. Favoured among women, she said 'Be it unto me according to thy word.'
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Key Events
Life Event
A young virgin of Nazareth chosen by God to bear His Son.
Life Event
Favoured among women, she said 'Be it unto me according to thy word.'.
Scripture References
Luke 1:28
“And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.”
Luke 1:46
“And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,”
John 19:25
“Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.”
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