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Talitha-cumi

(Mark 5:41), a Syriac or Aramaic expression, meaning, “Little maid, arise.” Peter, who was present when the miracle was wrought, recalled the actual words used by our Lord, and told them to Mark.

Also from Smith's (1884) +

two Syriac words, (Mark 5:41) signifying damsel, arise .

In the Bible

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Verses where Talitha-cumi is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Mark 5:41

    Taking her by the hand, Jesus said, “Talitha koum!” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”

Scripture on Talitha-cumi

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Talitha-cumi references

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Sources · Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869) · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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