why did Mary Magdalen,,,cry at the feet of jesus?

Question

and dry HIS feet with her hair

Answer 1

--PLEASE NOTE below, in actuality you have 1 Mary and another woman referred to in your question!--Two different women!

--Here is an excellent commentary on Mary Magdalene's activity with Scripture:

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3. Mary Magdalene. Her distinguishing name (meaning “Of (Belonging to) Magdala”) likely stems from the town of Magdala (see MAGADAN) on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee about halfway between Capernaum and Tiberias. There is no record of Jesus’ ever visiting this town, though he spent a great deal of time in the surrounding area. Nor is it certain that it was Mary’s hometown or place of residence. Since Luke refers to her as “Mary the so-called Magdalene,” some think he implies something special or peculiar.—Lu 8:2.

Jesus expelled seven demons from Mary Magdalene, reason enough for her to put faith in him as the Messiah and for her to back up such faith with outstanding works of devotion and service. She is first mentioned in the account of Jesus’ second year of preaching, when he and his apostles were “journeying from city to city and from village to village, preaching and declaring the good news of the kingdom of God.” Together with Joanna the wife of Herod’s man in charge, Susanna, and other women, Mary Magdalene continued ministering to the needs of Jesus and his apostles out of her own belongings.—Lu 8:1-3.

The most prominent notice of Mary Magdalene is in connection with the death and resurrection of Jesus. When Jesus, as the Lamb of God, was led to the slaughter, she was among the women “who had accompanied Jesus from Galilee to minister to him” and were “viewing from a distance” as Jesus hung on the torture stake. In her company were Jesus’ mother Mary, Salome, and also “the other Mary” (No. 4).—Mt 27:55, 56, 61; Mr 15:40; Joh 19:25.

After Jesus’ burial, Mary Magdalene and other women went to prepare spices and perfumed oil before the Sabbath began at sundown. Then following the Sabbath, at the break of dawn, on the first day of the week, Mary and the other women brought the perfumed oil to the tomb. (Mt 28:1; Mr 15:47; 16:1, 2; Lu 23:55, 56; 24:1) When Mary saw the tomb was open and apparently empty, she rushed off to tell the startling news to Peter and John, who ran to the tomb. (Joh 20:1-4) By the time Mary got back to the tomb, Peter and John had left, and it was now that she checked inside and was stunned at seeing two angels in white. Then she turned back and saw Jesus standing. Thinking him to be the gardener, she asked where the body was, that she might care for it. When he replied “Mary!” his identity was immediately revealed to her and she impulsively embraced him, exclaiming, “Rab·bo´ni!” But there was no time now for expressions of earthly affection. Jesus would be with them only a short time. Mary must hasten to inform the other disciples of his resurrection and that Jesus was ascending, as he said, “to my Father and your Father and to my God and your God.”—Joh 20:11-18.

--THE MARY WHO annointed Jesus by pouring oil on his head & hair was actually the sister of Martha & Lazarus:

2. Mary the sister of Martha and Lazarus. At Bethany, about 2 Roman miles (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) from the Temple Mount in Jerusalem and on the E slope of the Mount of Olives, Jesus visited the home of these friends for whom he had special affection. (Joh 11:18)...Anoints Jesus With Oil. Five days before Jesus’ last Passover, he and his disciples were guests again in Bethany, this time at the home of Simon the leper, where Mary and her family also were. Martha was serving the evening meal; Mary again gave her attention to the Son of God. As Jesus was reclining, Mary “took a pound of perfumed oil, genuine nard, very costly” (worth about a year’s wages) and poured it on his head and feet. Not generally appreciated at the time, this act done out of love and regard for Jesus in reality signified the preparation for Jesus’ death and burial so near at hand. As before, Mary’s expression of love was criticized by others, and as before, her love and devotion were defended and greatly appreciated by Jesus. “Wherever this good news is preached in all the world,” he declared, “what this woman did shall also be told as a remembrance of her.”—Mt 26:6-13; Mr 14:3-9; Joh 12:1-8.

The above incident, Mary’s anointing of Jesus, as reported by Matthew, Mark, and John, should not be confused with the anointing mentioned in Luke 7:36-50. The two events have some similarities, yet there are differences. The earlier event, reported by Luke, took place in the northern district of Galilee; the later, in the south at Bethany in Judea. The earlier was in the home of a Pharisee; the later, in that of Simon the leper. The earlier anointing was by an unnamed woman publicly known to be “a sinner,” probably a prostitute; the later was by Martha’s sister Mary. There was also more than a year’s difference in time between the two events.."

--SINCE this woman in Lukes account is unnamed and not referred by Jesus as known to him personally SHE IS NOT either M. Magdalene, who is named and had the experience of being released of the demon possession NOR---Mary friend of Jesus and sis. to Lazarus & Martha!

Answer 2

Back in Biblical times a persons feet would become filthy when they traveled and it was a common courtesy for people to wash the feet of their visitors, the same way someone offers you something to drink when you go to their house in these current times.
The woman who washed the feet of Jesus with her tears and used her hair to dry his feet did so because of the love and compassion that she felt for Him, as well as the love and compassion that she felt because of her belief in Him and the power of His spirit.

Answer 3

This was not Mary Magdalen. The Bible doesn't say what the woman's name was.

Answer 4

The first time she cried because he saved her from being stoned from the people condemning her for being a prostitute. Jesus told them let those who have no sin cast the first stone. The second time at the bottom of the cross she cried because he was being crucified

Answer 5

Scripture is not specific about whether the woman who did this even WAS Mary Magdalene.

Answer 6

Total humble submission

Answer 7

I see this clearly as her repentance, and realization that Jesus had forgiven her, had not judged her, had seen in her heart her penitence and accepted her that way.

Answer 8

The Bible explains those who love much have been forgiven much.

Answer 9

Submitting and serving him in the only way she could..

Answer 10

It's a legend. It never happened. Just like the legends written by Homer.