Man living at the time of the New Testament - unnamed father
The unnamed father of Mary, Martha and Lazarus, who lived in Bethany.
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The father of Mary, Martha and Lazarus is mentioned only once in the Bible, in Luk.10.38-42. This passage records Jesus visiting the home of Martha in Bethany. It notes that Martha had a sister named Mary. Jhn.11.1-2 specifies that Mary, Martha and Lazarus were siblings. Therefore, the unnamed man was the father of these three. No other details are provided about him in Scripture. He likely lived in Bethany along with his children.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G2976
She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lordʼs feet listening to His message.
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