Mary, the mother of Jesus, called him "Jesus". This name is the Greek form of the Hebrew name "Joshua", which means "Yahweh is salvation".
While the Bible doesn't explicitly state every term of endearment Mary used, it does offer insights into their relationship:
- "Son": This is the most common way Mary refers to Jesus in the Gospels.
- "My Lord": In Luke 1:43, Elizabeth, Mary's cousin, addresses Mary as "the mother of my Lord." This indicates that Mary recognized Jesus' divine nature.
It's important to remember that the Bible is a historical document, not a biography. It focuses on Jesus' teachings and ministry, not necessarily the details of his personal life. We can infer Mary's affection for Jesus through her actions and the overall narrative, but we don't have detailed records of their conversations.
