Μάρθας
marthas
Martha
probably of Chaldee origin (meaning mistress); Martha, a Christian woman:--Martha.
John 11:1 · Word #13
Lexicon G3136
| Lemma | Μάρθα |
| Transliteration | Mártha |
| Strong's | G3136 |
| In-context | Martha |
| Literal | Martha |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Μάρθα |
| Strong's | G3136 |
SIBI-P1 G3136-03
of Martha (the Lady)
| Root | Μάρθα (Mártha) |
| Core Meanings | lady, mistress, female master, personal name |
| Semantic Range | Proper name referring to Martha of Bethany; underlying Semitic sense of "lady" or "mistress" conveying status or respect. |
| Conceptual Significance | Martha is a prominent disciple in the Gospels, associated with service, hospitality, and a confession of faith in Messiah (John 11). Her name’s meaning, "lady" or "mistress," subtly reflects themes of household authority and devoted stewardship in early discipleship narratives. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,GFS — Noun, genitive, feminine, singular; proper name in the genitive case indicating possession, relationship, or source. |
| Rendering Rationale | The lemma Μάρθα is a feminine proper noun likely derived from an Aramaic term meaning "lady" or "mistress." The form Μάρθας is genitive feminine singular, so the rendering "of Martha (the Lady)" preserves both the possessive/genitive force and the underlying sense of the name. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Word Usage (13 occurrences of G3136)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke 10:38 | Μάρθα | martha | Martha |
| Luke 10:40 | Μάρθα | martha | Martha |
| Luke 10:41 | Μάρθα | martha | Martha |