"a girl, damsel, maiden, Mt. 9:24, 25; 14:11; Mk. 5:41, 42; 6:22, 28*"
Definition and meaning
a girl, damsel, maiden, Mt. 9:24, 25; 14:11; Mk. 5:41, 42; 6:22, 28*
In the original Greek the word is written: κοράσιον
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of korasion (G2877) across the King James Bible.
He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.
But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.
And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.
And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.
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 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.
And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother.
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Common questions
Strong's G2877 (korasion) is a Greek word that means: a girl, damsel, maiden, Mt. 9:24, 25; 14:11; Mk. 5:41, 42; 6:22, 28* It appears 7 times in the King James Bible.
The word korasion (G2877) appears 7 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2877 is korasion, a Greek word defined as: a girl, damsel, maiden, Mt. 9:24, 25; 14:11; Mk. 5:41, 42; 6:22, 28*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
korasion is a Greek word found in the New Testament.