The prayer of Peter is in keeping with the instructions of Jesus (see Mark 9:14–28), the example of old covenant prophets (2 Kings 4:33), and a recognition that God is the source of life and thus only God can give life back when someone has died (see John 1:1–4). Having prayed to God, Peter’s speaking testifies to his confidence that the Lord has raised Tabitha from the dead.1
40 Pierre fit sortir tout le monde, se mit à genoux, et pria; puis, se tournant vers le corps, il dit: Tabitha, lève-toi! Elle ouvrit les yeux, et ayant vu Pierre, elle s'assit.