Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
The Greek form of a Syro-Chaldaic or Aramaic word, meaning "Be opened," uttered by Christ when healing the man who was deaf and dumb (Mk. 7:34). It is one of the characteristics of Mark that he uses the very Aramaic words which fell from our Lord's lips. (See 3:17, 5:41, 7:11, 14:36, 15:34.)