Matthew 9:25

When the people were put forth. Luke says that Peter, James and John, and the father and mother of the maiden were permitted to remain (Lu 8:51).

Took her by the hand. As we learn from one of the parallel accounts, he said to her, "Talitha cumi" (Mr 5:41). This is Aramaic, the language generally spoken by the common people in Palestine at the time of Christ. The words mean: "Rise, my child". They were immediately obeyed. She arose, and walked.
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