Tabitha in the Bible

Meaning: clear-sighted; a roe-deer

Thematic Bible



Now, in Joppa, there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, which, being translated, means Dorcas a Gazelle . The same, was full of good works and alms which she was doing. And it came to pass in those days, that she, sickening, died; and, bathing her, they laid her in an upper room. Now, Lydda being nigh unto Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was therein, sent off two men unto him, beseeching him - Do not delay to come through unto us! read more.
And Peter, arising, went with them, - whom, when he arrived, they brought up into the upper room; and there stood by him all the widows, weeping, and showing the tunics and mantles - whatsoever things Dorcas was making while she was with them. But Peter, putting them all outside, knelt down and prayed; and, turning towards the body, said - Tabitha, arise! And she, opening her eyes and seeing Peter, sat up. And, giving her his hand, he raised her up; and, calling the saints and the widows, presented her, living.


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