Matthew 9:25

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

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — Jesus acts after dismissing the mourning crowd that mocked His claim the girl was merely asleep. He enters the room where the girl lies and physically intervenes in her condition.

The words — ἐκρατήσας (ekratēsas) means He took hold of or grasped firmly, describing Jesus’ physical contact with the girl. εἰσελθών (eiselthōn) translates as having entered, marking His movement into the room after the crowd was removed.

The thread — The motif of Jesus taking a person by the hand to restore them appears in Mark 1:31 and Mark 9:27. The physical touch that reverses death or illness parallels Elisha’s approach in 2 Kings 4:32.

Why it lands — The text records Jesus physically grasping the girl so she immediately rises. This sequence demands recognition that the narrative presents restoration as a direct result of His touch rather than a verbal command alone.

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The Greek words

ὅτεhoteWhen δὲdenow ἐξεβλήθηexeblēthēwas put outside ὁhothe ὄχλος,ochloscrowd,εἰσελθὼνeiselthōnhaving entered ἐκράτησενekratēsenHe took hold of τῆςtēsthe χειρὸςcheiroshand αὐτῆς,autēsof her,καὶkaiand ἠγέρθηēgerthēarose τὸtothe κοράσιον.korasiongirl.

King James Version

But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.

Cross-references

Mark 9:27 But Jesus took him by the hand and helped him to his feet, and he stood up.
2 Kings 4:32 When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed.
Mark 1:31 So He went to her, took her by the hand, and helped her up. The fever left her, and she began to serve them.
Mark 5:41 Taking her by the hand, Jesus said, “Talitha koum!” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”
Luke 8:54 But Jesus took her by the hand and called out, “Child, get up!”
Mark 8:23 So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then He spit on the man’s eyes and placed His hands on him. “Can you see anything?” He asked.
Acts 9:40 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.