Luke 10:39
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.”
λόγος
In Greek thought, the logos was the rational principle holding the universe together. John opens his Gospel with this word — not as a concept, but as a person. In the beginning was the Word. Before anything existed, the Word already was.
παρακαθίζω
having sat down
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παρακαθίζω
To sit beside, to sit near. Mary sat at the Lord's feet listening to what He said. The posture of a learner is seated at the feet of Jesus. Some things cannot be learned standing up.
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πούς
feet
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πούς
Foot. Pous. How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news. God considers beautiful what goes out to carry the Gospel. Your willingness to go makes you beautiful.
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κύριος
Lord
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κύριος
Lord, master, owner. Kurios. Jesus is Lord. The foundational confession of Christianity. Lord means owner. To confess Jesus as Lord is to surrender ownership of your life.
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καλέω
being called
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καλέω
To call, to summon, to invite. Kaleo. Many are called but few are chosen. The call of God is universal but the response is personal. The invitation is open. Will you come.
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ὅς
She
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ὅς
Who, which, that, the one who. He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. God finishes what He starts.
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Μαρία
Mary.
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Μαρία
Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females
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