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Tabitha Gazelle
Tabitha is a Greek name meaning gazelle. Full of good works; when she died the widows stood around showing Peter the coats she had made.
Meaning: GazelleOrigin: GreekStrong's: G5000In the KJV: 2 verses
Where the name comes from
Ταβιθά Tabithá — the gazelle; Tabitha (i.e. Tabjetha), a Christian female. Strong's G5000 derives it: of Chaldee origin (compare H06646).
Tabitha in Scripture
The name appears in 2 verses, first at Acts 9:36.
Acts 9:36 · KJV
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
Acts 9:40 · KJV
But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
Who bore the name
Read the story: Bible verses about Dorcas.
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