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Tabitha

Tabitha, also called Dorcas, was a beloved disciple in Joppa known for her charitable works, whom Peter raised from the dead.

The name Tabitha means “clear-sighted; a roe-deer”

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Summary

A woman living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Acts 9:36; referred to as Tabitha (Ταβιθά) or Dorcas (Δορκάς).

Events

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Mentions

Includes 1 verse that refer to Tabitha without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. Acts 9:36Δορκάς · Dorcas; Ταβιθά · Tabitha
    In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
  2. Acts 9:39Δορκάς · Dorcas
    So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.
  3. Acts 9:40Ταβιθά · Tabitha
    Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up.
  4. Acts 9:41Referred to, not named
    Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive.