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

MATTHEW 9:25KJV
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Matthew 9:25 (KJV)

What does Matthew 9:25 mean?

Matthew 9:25 describes how Jesus, after sending the crowd outside, entered the room, took the girl by the hand, and she got up—showing that he brought her back to life. This verse highlights a moment where Jesus acts privately, away from the crowd, and demonstrates his authority over death.

In this scene, Jesus is responding to the death of a synagogue leader’s daughter. The people present had been mourning, but Jesus first asked them to leave before performing the miracle. The verse focuses on Jesus’ personal and direct action—he physically takes the girl’s hand, and she rises—emphasizing both his compassion and his power. This event is part of a series of miracles in Matthew 9 that show Jesus’ unique authority.

The Greek behind Matthew 9:25

  • ἐξέβαλεν (exebalen, "put forth"): This word means to send out or drive out, and it often has a strong sense of removing people with authority. The use of this word suggests Jesus intentionally cleared the room, possibly to create a private setting for the miracle.
  • ἐκράτησεν (ekratēsen, "took"): This word means to take hold of firmly. It emphasizes that Jesus’ action was deliberate and confident, not hesitant or accidental.
  • ἡ παῖς (hē pais, "the maid"): This term refers to a young girl or child. The use of this word highlights the vulnerability and youth of the one Jesus raises.

Why Matthew 9:25 matters

  • Matthew 9:25 clarifies that Jesus did not perform this miracle for public display but chose a private moment, which counters the idea that his miracles were for show.
  • The verse emphasizes Jesus’ authority and compassion, showing that his miracles often involved personal, physical contact and care.
  • This moment connects to the broader theme in Matthew 9, where Jesus repeatedly demonstrates his power over sickness, death, and the spiritual realm, reinforcing his identity and mission.

Where else these words appear

“maid” Greek G2877 · used in 7 verses

  • Matthew 9:24 He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.
  • Mark 5:41 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 6:22 And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee.

“took” Greek G2902 · used in 46 verses

  • Matthew 12:11 And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?
  • Mark 7:3 For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.
  • 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.

“forth” Greek G1544 · used in 76 verses

  • Matthew 7:4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?
  • Mark 1:34 And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.
  • Luke 11:14 And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.

“when” Greek G3753 · used in 105 verses

  • Matthew 7:28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
  • Luke 23:33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.
  • Romans 6:20 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness.