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Talitha cumi
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
(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.
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Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
two Syriac words, (Mark 5:41) signifying damsel, arise .
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
TAL'ITHA-CU'MI, a phrase in the Syro-Chaldaic language, the literal translation of which is given by the evangelist: "Damsel" (or "maiden"), "arise." Mark 5:41. Several scholars contend that Taleitha Kum is the true reading, corresponding with the Aramaic and with similar phrases in the Talmud.
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Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary · 1869
young woman, arise
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
TAL'ITHA-CU'MI, a phrase in the Syro-Chaldaic language, the literal translation of which is given by the evangelist: "Damsel" (or "maiden"), "arise." Mark 5:41. Several scholars contend that Taleitha Kum is the true reading, corresponding with the Aramaic and with similar phrases in the Talmud.