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Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

Two Syro-Chaldaic words spoken by Christ, and meaning “Damsel, arise”

(Mark 5:41⁴¹And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise. (Mark 5:41)).

“Cumi” From Concise Bible Dictionary:

An Aramaic word, signifying “arise” (Mark 5:41⁴¹And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise. (Mark 5:41)).

“Talitha Cumi” From Concise Bible Dictionary:

Words in the Aramaic language, signifying “Damsel, arise” (Mark 5:41⁴¹And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise. (Mark 5:41)). In the Syriac version the interpretation is omitted: the words themselves would be understood.

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

2891 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

κοῦμι

Transliteration:

koumi

Phonic:

koo’-mee

Meaning:

of Chaldee origin (6966); cumi (i.e. rise!)

KJV Usage:

cumi