Mark 5:42
New International Version
Immediately the girl stood up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). At this they were completely astonished.

New Living Translation
And the girl, who was twelve years old, immediately stood up and walked around! They were overwhelmed and totally amazed.

English Standard Version
And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement.

Berean Standard Bible
Immediately the girl got up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). And at once they were utterly astounded.

Berean Literal Bible
And immediately the girl arose and began walking, for she was twelve of years. And immediately they were overcome with great amazement.

King James Bible
And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.

New King James Version
Immediately the girl arose and walked, for she was twelve years of age. And they were overcome with great amazement.

New American Standard Bible
And immediately the girl got up and began to walk, for she was twelve years old. And immediately they were completely astonished.

NASB 1995
Immediately the girl got up and began to walk, for she was twelve years old. And immediately they were completely astounded.

NASB 1977
And immediately the girl rose and began to walk; for she was twelve years old. And immediately they were completely astounded.

Legacy Standard Bible
And immediately the little girl stood up and began to walk, for she was twelve years old. And immediately they were completely astounded.

Amplified Bible
The little girl immediately got up and began to walk, for she was twelve years old. And immediately they [who witnessed the child’s resurrection] were overcome with great wonder and utter amazement.

Christian Standard Bible
Immediately the girl got up and began to walk. (She was twelve years old.) At this they were utterly astounded.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Immediately the girl got up and began to walk. (She was 12 years old.) At this they were utterly astounded.

American Standard Version
And straightway the damsel rose up, and walked; for she was twelve years old. And they were amazed straightway with a great amazement.

English Revised Version
And straightway the damsel rose up, and walked; for she was twelve years old. And they were amazed straightway with a great amazement.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The girl got up at once and started to walk. (She was twelve years old.) They were astonished.

Good News Translation
She got up at once and started walking around. (She was twelve years old.) When this happened, they were completely amazed.

International Standard Version
The young lady got up at once and started to walk. She was twelve years old. Instantly they were overcome with astonishment.

Majority Standard Bible
Immediately the girl got up and began to walk around (She was twelve years old). And they were utterly astounded.

NET Bible
The girl got up at once and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). They were completely astonished at this.

New Heart English Bible
And immediately the girl rose up and walked, for she was twelve years old. And immediately they were overcome with amazement.

Webster's Bible Translation
And forthwith the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.

Weymouth New Testament
Instantly the little girl rises to her feet and begins to walk (for she was twelve years old)

World English Bible
Immediately the girl rose up and walked, for she was twelve years old. They were amazed with great amazement.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And immediately the girl arose, and was walking, for she was twelve years [old]; and they were amazed with a great amazement,

Berean Literal Bible
And immediately the girl arose and began walking, for she was twelve of years. And immediately they were overcome with great amazement.

Young's Literal Translation
And immediately the damsel arose, and was walking, for she was twelve years old; and they were amazed with a great amazement,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the little girl arose quickly, and walked; for she was of twelve years. And they were affected in mind with great amazement.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And immediately the damsel rose up, and walked: and she was twelve years old: and they were astonished with a great astonishment.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And immediately the young girl rose up and walked. Now she was twelve years old. And they were suddenly struck with a great astonishment.

New American Bible
The girl, a child of twelve, arose immediately and walked around. [At that] they were utterly astounded.

New Revised Standard Version
And immediately the girl got up and began to walk about (she was twelve years of age). At this they were overcome with amazement.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And immediately the little girl got up and walked; for she was twelve years old. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Immediately the young girl arose, and she was walking, for she was twelve years old, and they were astounded with great astonishment.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And the maiden immediately arose and walked, for she was twelve years old. And they were greatly astonished.

Godbey New Testament
And immediately the damsel stood up, and walked about; for she was twelve years old. And they were immediately delighted with great delight.

Haweis New Testament
And immediately the damsel arose and walked about, for she was twelve years old. And they were astonished with vast astonishment.

Mace New Testament
immediately the damsel arose, and walked, for she was twelve years of age: and they were struck with astonishment.

Weymouth New Testament
Instantly the little girl rises to her feet and begins to walk (for she was twelve years old)

Worrell New Testament
And straight-way the damsel arose, and walked; for she was twelve years old. And straightway they were amazed with great amazement.

Worsley New Testament
and immediately the damsel rose up and walked; for she was twelve years old; and they were struck with great astonishment.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Healing Touch of Jesus
41Taking her by the hand, Jesus said, “Talitha koum!” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!” 42 Immediately the girl got up and began to walk around. She was twelve years old, and at once they were utterly astounded. 43Then Jesus gave strict orders that no one should know about this, and He told them to give her something to eat.…

Cross References
Luke 8:55
Her spirit returned, and at once she got up. And He directed that she be given something to eat.

Matthew 9:25
After the crowd had been put outside, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up.

John 11:43-44
After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” / The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. “Unwrap him and let him go,” Jesus told them.

Acts 9:40-41
Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. / Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive.

1 Kings 17:22
And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived.

2 Kings 4:35-36
Elisha turned away and paced back and forth across the room. Then he got on the bed and stretched himself out over the boy again, and the boy sneezed seven times and opened his eyes. / Elisha summoned Gehazi and said, “Call the Shunammite woman.” So he called her and she came. Then Elisha said, “Pick up your son.”

Luke 7:14-15
Then He went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. “Young man,” He said, “I tell you, get up!” / And the dead man sat up and began to speak! Then Jesus gave him back to his mother.

John 5:21
For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes.

Acts 20:10-12
But Paul went down, threw himself on the young man, and embraced him. “Do not be alarmed!” he said. “He is still alive!” / Then Paul went back upstairs, broke bread, and ate. And after speaking until daybreak, he departed. / And the people were greatly relieved to take the boy home alive.

Hebrews 11:35
Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused their release, so that they might gain a better resurrection.

Matthew 11:5
The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

Luke 7:22
So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

John 6:63
The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.

Romans 4:17
As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the presence of God, in whom he believed, the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not yet exist.

1 Corinthians 15:52
in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.


Treasury of Scripture

And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.

Mark 1:27
And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.

Mark 4:41
And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

Mark 6:51
And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.

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Mark 5
1. Jesus delivering the possessed of the legion of demons,
13. they enter into the pigs.
22. He is entreated by Jairus to go and heal his daughter.
25. He heals the woman subject to bleeding,
35. and raises Jairus' daughter from death.














Immediately the girl got up and began to walk around
This phrase highlights the immediacy and completeness of Jesus' miracle. The word "immediately" underscores the power and authority of Jesus over life and death, as seen in other instances such as the healing of the paralytic (Mark 2:12). The girl's ability to "walk around" signifies not just a return to life but a restoration to full health, contrasting with the gradual healings sometimes seen in other biblical accounts. This miracle takes place in the region of Galilee, a setting for many of Jesus' teachings and miracles, emphasizing His ministry's reach and impact. The act of walking also symbolizes new life and resurrection, prefiguring Jesus' own resurrection and the promise of eternal life for believers.

(she was twelve years old)
The mention of the girl's age is significant. In Jewish culture, twelve is the age of transition from childhood to adulthood, marking the beginning of a girl's eligibility for marriage and her responsibilities under the Law. This detail may also connect to the woman with the issue of blood, who suffered for twelve years (Mark 5:25), suggesting a thematic link between the two stories. Both accounts demonstrate Jesus' compassion and power to restore life and purity, fulfilling the messianic prophecies of healing and restoration found in Isaiah 61:1-3.

And at once they were utterly astounded
The reaction of those present reflects the awe and wonder that often accompany divine encounters. The phrase "utterly astounded" indicates a profound recognition of Jesus' divine authority and the miraculous nature of the event. This response is consistent with other reactions to Jesus' miracles, such as the calming of the storm (Mark 4:41) and the feeding of the five thousand (Mark 6:51-52). The astonishment of the witnesses serves to authenticate the miracle and reinforce the identity of Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of God, who fulfills the prophecies and expectations of the Old Testament.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus
- The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who performs the miracle of raising the girl from the dead, demonstrating His divine authority and compassion.

2. The Girl
- The twelve-year-old daughter of Jairus, who was raised from the dead by Jesus. Her age is significant, symbolizing the transition from childhood to maturity.

3. Jairus
- A synagogue leader who sought Jesus' help for his dying daughter, demonstrating faith and desperation.

4. The House of Jairus
- The setting of this miracle, representing a place of mourning that was transformed into a place of joy and astonishment.

5. The Crowd
- Those who were present and witnessed the miracle, their astonishment highlights the power and authority of Jesus.
Teaching Points
Faith in Action
Jairus' approach to Jesus in desperation and faith is a model for how we should bring our needs to Christ, trusting in His power and compassion.

Jesus' Authority Over Death
This miracle underscores Jesus' divine authority, reminding us that He has power over life and death, offering hope in the face of mortality.

The Role of Witnesses
The astonishment of the witnesses serves as a reminder of the importance of sharing our testimonies of God's work in our lives to inspire faith in others.

Transformation from Mourning to Joy
Just as the house of Jairus was transformed, Jesus can turn our deepest sorrows into joy through His intervention.

The Significance of Twelve
The girl's age, twelve, often symbolizes completeness or maturity in the Bible, suggesting a new beginning or a transition into a new phase of life.(42) She was of the age of twelve years.--St. Mark gives the age at the end of the narrative, St. Luke at the beginning, St. Matthew not at all; a proof of a certain measure of independence in dealing with the materials upon which the three narratives were severally founded.

Verses 42, 43. - Here, as in other miracles, the restoration was immediate and complete: straightway the damsel rose up, and walked. Well might the father and the mother of the maiden and the three chosen apostles be amazed with a great amazement (ἐξέστησαν ἐκστάσει μεγάλῃ). And then, for the purpose of strengthening that life which he rescued from the jaws of the grave, our Lord commanded that something should be given her to eat. It has often been observed that in the examples of his resurrection power given by Christ there is a gradation:

1. The daughter of Jairus just dead.

2. The widow's son from his bier.

3. Lazarus from his grave. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Immediately
εὐθὺς (euthys)
Adverb
Strong's 2112: Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

girl
κοράσιον (korasion)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2877: A little girl, a young girl; a girl, maiden. Neuter of a presumed derivative of kore; a girl.

got up
ἀνέστη (anestē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 450: To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

began to walk around.
περιεπάτει (periepatei)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4043: From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.

She was
ἦν (ēn)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

twelve
δώδεκα (dōdeka)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 1427: Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.

years old,
ἐτῶν (etōn)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 2094: A year. Apparently a primary word; a year.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

at once
εὐθὺς (euthys)
Adverb
Strong's 2112: Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.

they were overcome
ἐξέστησαν (exestēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1839: From ek and histemi; to put out of wits, i.e. Astound, or become astounded, insane.

with astonishment.
ἐκστάσει (ekstasei)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1611: From existemi; a displacement of the mind, i.e. Bewilderment, 'ecstasy'.


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