But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.

MARK 9:27KJV
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Mark 9:27 (KJV)

What does Mark 9:27 mean?

Mark 9:27 describes Jesus taking a boy by the hand and helping him to stand up after healing him. This verse shows Jesus’ personal care and his power to restore someone who had just experienced a dramatic healing.

In this scene, Jesus is responding to a boy who had just been freed from a troubling spirit. The boy appeared lifeless after the healing, and the crowd thought he was dead. Jesus, however, gently takes the boy’s hand and lifts him up, showing both compassion and authority in a very practical, physical way.

The Greek behind Mark 9:27

  • The word “took” (ἐκράτησεν, ekratēsen) often means to grasp firmly or take hold of, suggesting that Jesus’ action was deliberate and strong, not just a light touch.
  • The word “lifted” (ἤγειρεν, ēgeiren) is commonly used for raising up, and in other contexts, it can even refer to resurrection. Here, it emphasizes Jesus’ power to restore and give life.
  • The word “arose” (ἀνέστη, anestē) means to stand up or rise, showing the boy’s complete recovery and return to normal life.

Why Mark 9:27 matters

  • Mark 9:27 clears up any doubt about the boy’s condition after the healing, showing that he was truly restored and not left in a weakened or lifeless state.
  • The verse highlights Jesus’ personal involvement and compassion, as he does not just heal from a distance but physically helps the boy up.
  • This moment connects to the wider passage by demonstrating Jesus’ unique authority and care, setting him apart from others who could not help the boy.

Where else these words appear

“took” Greek G2902 · used in 46 verses

  • Matthew 9:25 But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.
  • Mark 6:17 For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her.
  • Acts 3:11 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.

“arose” Greek G450 · used in 111 verses

  • Matthew 9:9 And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.
  • Luke 11:8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.
  • Acts 8:27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,

“lifted” Greek G1453 · used in 135 verses

  • Matthew 2:13 And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
  • Mark 13:8 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows.
  • Acts 10:40 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;