Bible references arguing for Mary being compared to the ...

The name “Martha” refers to the sister of Mary who served Jesus rather than listened to his teachings. In Gilead, the Marthas work in the household. The name “Handmaid” refers to the Old Testament, namely to Genesis 30:1-3: When Rachel saw that she bore Jacob no children, she envied her sister; and she said to Jacob, Give me children or ... ................
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