To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.

From Magdala, the Magdalene. Magdalēnḗ. Mary of Magdala was the first witness of the resurrection, sent to tell what she had seen. A place of origin became a mark of faithful identity.

My master, teacher, rabbi. Rhabbi. The disciples called Jesus this, recognizing his authority to interpret and declare the ways of God. He alone is your Rabbi. Sit at his feet.

Mary, Miriam, beloved name. María. Carried by six women in the New Testament, from the mother of Jesus to the first witness of the resurrection. God entrusts his most sacred moments to the faithful. Show up.

Turn, reverse, convert. Strephō. Unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom. God calls the proud to reverse direction entirely. Turn.

In the Hebrew tongue, in the Jewish language. Hebraïstí. Scripture records certain words exactly as Jesus and his people spoke them, untranslated and preserved. Some things are too sacred to paraphrase.

My master, my teacher. Rhabboni. Mary spoke this word when she recognized the risen Christ at the tomb. It is the most personal form of Rabbi. Know whose voice you are answering to.

Teacher, instructor, rabbi. Didaskalos. Jesus was called this more than any other title during his earthly ministry. Teach what you have received.