Efata
/ɛˈfɑːtə/noun
An Aramaic word meaning 'be opened', often associated with miraculous healing in biblical contexts.
Did you know?In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus uses 'Efata' to heal a deaf man, showing the transformative power of spoken words.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Aramaic
Aramaic
אֶפְתָּחְ
“To open, usually in a context of healing or revelation.”
1st Century AD
Greek
Ἐφάτα
“A transliteration used in the New Testament when Jesus commands healing.”
Early Christian Texts
Latin
Efata
“Used as a term for divine opening or revelation in Christian writings.”
Modern English
English
Efata
“Retained from biblical texts, symbolizing both physical and spiritual awakening.”