Introduction:
The term "Talitha" is derived from the Aramaic phrase "Talitha koum," which appears in the New Testament of the Bible. This phrase is found in the Gospel of Mark and is significant in the context of one of Jesus Christ's miracles. The phrase is translated as "Little girl, I say to you, get up!" and is a testament to Jesus' divine authority and compassion.

Biblical Account:
The account of Talitha is recounted in Mark 5:21-43. Jesus is approached by Jairus, a synagogue leader, whose daughter is gravely ill. Jairus pleads with Jesus to come and heal his daughter. As Jesus makes His way to Jairus' house, He is delayed by a crowd and the healing of a woman with a bleeding condition. During this time, messengers arrive to inform Jairus that his daughter has died, suggesting that there is no longer any need to trouble Jesus.

Despite the news, Jesus encourages Jairus with the words, "Do not be afraid; just believe" (Mark 5:36). Upon arriving at the house, Jesus encounters mourners and declares, "The child is not dead, but asleep" (Mark 5:39). The mourners ridicule Him, but Jesus proceeds to the child's room with her parents and a few of His disciples.

In a moment of profound power and tenderness, Jesus takes the girl by the hand and says, "Talitha koum!" (Mark 5:41). Immediately, the girl rises and begins to walk around, to the amazement of all present. Jesus instructs them to give her something to eat and orders them not to tell anyone about the miracle.

Theological Significance:
The miracle of raising Jairus' daughter, often referred to as the "Talitha koum" miracle, underscores several key theological themes. Firstly, it highlights Jesus' authority over life and death, affirming His divine nature. The use of the Aramaic phrase "Talitha koum" emphasizes the personal and intimate nature of Jesus' miracles, as He speaks directly to the girl in her native tongue.

Secondly, the account demonstrates the importance of faith. Jesus' words to Jairus, "Do not be afraid; just believe," serve as a reminder of the necessity of faith in the face of seemingly insurmountable circumstances. Jairus' faith, despite the news of his daughter's death, is rewarded with the miraculous restoration of her life.

Lastly, the miracle reflects Jesus' compassion and care for individuals, regardless of their social status. Jairus, a synagogue leader, and his daughter are recipients of Jesus' grace, illustrating that His love and power extend to all who seek Him.

Cultural and Historical Context:
In the cultural context of first-century Judea, the death of a child was a profound tragedy, often accompanied by public mourning and lamentation. The presence of mourners at Jairus' house indicates the communal nature of grief during this period. Jesus' intervention in this setting not only challenges the finality of death but also transforms the cultural understanding of mourning and hope.

The use of Aramaic in the Gospel of Mark is notable, as it reflects the everyday language spoken by Jesus and His contemporaries. The preservation of the phrase "Talitha koum" in its original form suggests its significance and the impact of the miracle on early Christian communities.

Conclusion:
The account of Talitha in the Gospel of Mark remains a powerful testament to Jesus' miraculous power and His compassionate response to human suffering. It continues to inspire faith and hope in believers, affirming the belief in Jesus as the resurrection and the life.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.

TALITHA CUMI

ta-le'-tha koo'-me (talitha koumi): Derived from the Aramaic Talyetha' qumi, "damsel, arise"), which in the New Testament manuscripts is transliterated variously (Westcott-Hort, Taleitha koum, otherwise Talitha koumi). We have no data for determining how far Jesus employed the Aramaic language, but Mark (5:41) notes its use in this tender incident, and there is strong probability that Aramaic was used normally, if not exclusively, by Christ. There is, however, no ground for attributing any magical significance to the use of the Aramaic words in connection with this miracle.

5008. talitha -- maiden
... 5007, 5008. talitha. 5009 . maiden. ... girl. Word Origin of Aramaic origin
Definition maiden NASB Word Usage Talitha (1). young girl. ...
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Talitha Cumi
... TALITHA CUMI. ... And He took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi;
which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.42. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/talitha cumi.htm

Copies of Christ's Manner
... Mark, who was Peter's mouthpiece in his Gospel, gives us the very Aramaic words
which our Lord employed when He raised the little girl, Talitha, the Aramaic ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/copies of christs manner.htm

Called Back.
... hear a divine Voice calling to her,. "Talitha cumi!" ("Maiden, arise!") At
once she rose and walked. She was a little girl of twelve ...
/.../lathbury/childs story of the bible/chapter xxii called back.htm

Four Miracles
... that had the legion." v.15 (RV). "Who touched Me?" v.31 (RV). "Talitha cumi."
v.41 (RV). THERE are two ways, equally useful, of studying ...
/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 4 39 5 15 5 31 5 41.htm

With Jairus
... And taking the child by the hand, He saith unto her, Talitha cumi; which
is, being interpreted, damsel, I say unto thee, Arise. ...
/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 5 21-43 with jairus.htm

How Holy Love Returning into the Soul, Brings Back to Life all the ...
... For as our Saviour speaking of the little Talitha, the daughter of Jairus, said
she was not dead, but slept only, [535] because, being about to be raised to ...
/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter xii how holy love.htm

The Dying Child and the Suffering Woman.
... And taking the child by the hand, he saith unto her. "Talitha cumi;" which is, being
interpreted, "Damsel, I say unto thee, Arise.". And her spirit returned. ...
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Jesus Heals a Little Girl
... Then, taking her by the hand, he said to her, "Talitha koumi," which means, "Little
girl, arise." To the astonishment of all, the little girl (who was twelve ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/jesus heals a little girl.htm

Spiritual Resurrection
... first was the young maiden, the daughter of Jairus, who, when she lay on her bed
dead, rose up to life at the single utterance of Christ, "Talitha cumi!" The ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/spiritual resurrection.htm

Lord of Life and Love
... And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her: "Talitha cumi;" which
is, being interpreted, "Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.". ...
/.../mark/jesus of nazareth a biography/chapter v lord of life.htm

Talitha (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Talitha cumi. (Mark 5:41), a Syriac or ... Int. Standard
Bible Encyclopedia. TALITHA CUMI. ta-le'-tha koo'-me (talitha...
/t/talitha.htm - 7k

Cumi (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia TALITHA CUMI. ... CUMI. koo'-me, ku'-mi. See
TALITHA CUMI. Multi-Version Concordance Cumi (1 Occurrence). ...
/c/cumi.htm - 7k

Tal'itha (1 Occurrence)
Tal'itha. Talitha, Tal'itha. Talithatalitha . Multi-Version Concordance
Tal'itha (1 Occurrence). ... Talitha, Tal'itha. Talithatalitha . Reference Bible.
/t/tal'itha.htm - 6k

Koumi (1 Occurrence)
... Mark 5:41 And having laid hold of the hand of the child, he says to her, Talitha
koumi, which is, interpreted, Damsel, I say to thee, Arise. (DBY). ...
/k/koumi.htm - 6k

Kumkum (1 Occurrence)
... Mark 5:41 Taking the child by the hand, he said to her, "Talitha cumi!" which
means, being interpreted, "Girl, I tell you, get up!" (See NAS). ...
/k/kumkum.htm - 6k

Koum (1 Occurrence)
... Mark 5:41 Then, taking her by the hand, He says to her, "Talitha, koum;" that
is to say, "Little girl, I command you to wake!" (WEY DBY NIV). ...
/k/koum.htm - 6k

Jairus (6 Occurrences)
... accompanied by Peter and James and John and the father and mother of the maiden,
he went forward to the bed whereon the corpse lay, and said, Talitha cumi, ie ...
/j/jairus.htm - 10k

Laid (552 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Mark 5:41 And having laid hold of the hand of the child, he says to her,
Talitha koumi, which is, interpreted, Damsel, I say to thee, Arise. (DBY). ...
/l/laid.htm - 35k

Girl (71 Occurrences)
... Mark 5:41 Taking the child by the hand, he said to her, "Talitha cumi!" which means,
being interpreted, "Girl, I tell you, get up!" (WEB WEY NAS RSV NIV). ...
/g/girl.htm - 28k

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