Biblical Reference:
The term "Cumi" is found in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospel of Mark. It is part of the Aramaic phrase "Talitha cumi," which Jesus speaks during the miraculous raising of Jairus' daughter. The phrase is translated as "Little girl, I say to you, get up!" in Mark 5:41 .

Context and Narrative:
The account of Jairus' daughter is a significant miracle performed by Jesus, demonstrating His authority over life and death. Jairus, a synagogue leader, approaches Jesus with a desperate plea to heal his dying daughter. As Jesus makes His way to Jairus' house, He is informed that the girl has died. Despite the mourners' skepticism, Jesus proceeds to the house, taking only Peter, James, John, and the girl's parents with Him.

Upon entering the room where the child lay, Jesus takes her by the hand and speaks the words "Talitha cumi." The Berean Standard Bible translates this moment as follows: "Taking her by the hand, He said to her, 'Talitha, koum!' (which means, 'Little girl, I say to you, get up!')" (Mark 5:41). Immediately, the girl rises and begins to walk around, to the amazement of all present.

Theological Significance:
The phrase "Talitha cumi" is a powerful testament to Jesus' compassion and divine authority. By using the Aramaic language, which was commonly spoken by the Jewish people of that time, the Gospel writer emphasizes the personal and intimate nature of Jesus' miracle. This miracle is one of several instances where Jesus raises individuals from the dead, prefiguring His own resurrection and underscoring His power over death.

The raising of Jairus' daughter also highlights the importance of faith. Jairus' initial belief in Jesus' ability to heal, despite the news of his daughter's death, is rewarded with the miraculous restoration of her life. This narrative encourages believers to trust in Jesus' power and timing, even in seemingly hopeless situations.

Cultural and Historical Insights:
In the first-century Jewish context, death was a profound source of ritual impurity, and mourners would often gather to lament the deceased. Jesus' willingness to enter the house and touch the dead girl defies cultural norms, illustrating His mission to bring life and purity where there is death and defilement.

The use of Aramaic in the Gospel of Mark is notable, as it reflects the linguistic environment of Jesus' ministry. Aramaic was the lingua franca of the Jewish people in Palestine during the time of Jesus, and its inclusion in the Gospel narrative serves to authenticate the historical setting and the eyewitness nature of the account.

Related Scripture:
· Matthew 9:18-26: A parallel account of the raising of Jairus' daughter, though the Aramaic phrase is not included.
· Luke 8:40-56: Another parallel account, providing additional details and emphasizing the faith of Jairus and the power of Jesus.

Conclusion:
The phrase "Talitha cumi" encapsulates a moment of divine intervention and compassion, revealing Jesus' authority over life and death. It serves as a reminder of the hope and restoration found in Christ, encouraging believers to maintain faith in His power and love.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.

CUMI

koo'-me, ku'-mi.

See TALITHA CUMI.

2891. koum -- arise
... Word Origin of Aramaic origin qum Definition arise NASB Word Usage kum (1). stand
up, arise. Of Chaldee origin (quwm); cumi (ie Rise!) -- cumi. see HEBREW quwm. ...
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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. ...
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Copies of Christ's Manner
... us the very Aramaic words which our Lord employed when He raised the little girl,
Talitha, the Aramaic word for 'a damsel,' or young girl; cumi, which means in ...
/.../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

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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Spiritual Resurrection
... 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 second ...
/.../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

Cont. With Jairus Cont.
... which St. Peter did not fail to repeat to St. Mark as he had heard them,
Talitha cumi; Damsel, I say unto thee, Arise. They have ...
/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 5 21-43 cont with jairus.htm

'Let Him Alone'
... But He put out His hand, and said unto her 'Talitha cumi, I say unto thee, Arise!'
When we stand on one side of the bed with your social reformers on the other ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/let him alone.htm

Cumi (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia TALITHA CUMI. ...CUMI. koo'-me, ku'-mi. See
TALITHA CUMI. Multi-Version Concordance Cumi (1 Occurrence). ...
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Talitha (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Talitha cumi. (Mark 5:41), a Syriac or ... them to Mark.
Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. TALITHA CUMI. ta-le'-tha ...
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Cu'mi (1 Occurrence)
Cu'mi. Cumi, Cu'mi. Cumin . Multi-Version Concordance Cu'mi (1 Occurrence).
Mark 5 ... See RSV). Cumi, Cu'mi. Cumin . Reference Bible.
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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). ...
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Jairus (6 Occurrences)
... 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, "Maid, arise ...
/j/jairus.htm - 10k

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). ...
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Interpreted (19 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 KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). ...
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Talithatalitha (1 Occurrence)
... Mark 5:41 and, having taken the hand of the child, he saith to her, 'Talitha cumi;'
which is, being interpreted, 'Damsel (I say to thee), arise.' (See NAS). ...
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Tal'itha (1 Occurrence)
... Mark 5:41 and, having taken the hand of the child, he saith to her, 'Talitha cumi;'
which is, being interpreted, 'Damsel (I say to thee), arise.' (See RSV). ...
/t/tal'itha.htm - 6k

Translated (15 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!" (See NAS). ...
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