Mark 5:42 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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

And straightway the damsel, х to (G3588) korasion (G2877)]. The word here is different from that in Mark 5:39-41 х to (G3588) paidion (G3813)], and signifies 'young maiden,' or 'little girl.'

Arose, and walked - a vivid touch evidently from an eye-witness - for she was of the age of 12 years.

And they were astonished with a great astonishment, х exesteesan (G1839) ekstasei (G1611) megalee (G3173)]. The language here is the strongest.

Mark 5:42

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