Acts 9:36-41.
Dorcas (Gr. Dorkás; transliteration of Aram. Tabyetha’, “gazelle”; also appears in Gr. literature). A Christian woman from Joppa who was a great friend and helper of the poor. Peter raised her from the dead, a fact that greatly accelerated the spread of the Christian message (Acts 9:36-42).
Source: Evangelical Bible Dictionary
gazelle. Tabitá herself, a charitable woman from the city of Joppa, the only one who is called “disciple” in the NT, who died and was resurrected by the apostle Peter, a sign after which many of the place believed and converted to Christ, Acts 9, 36-43.
Digital Bible Dictionary, Grupo C Service & Design Ltda., Colombia, 2003
Source: Digital Bible Dictionary
(gr., Dorkas, gazelle). One of the first Christian women who lived in Joppa and was well known for her acts of charity. When she died, her friends called Pedro. He prayed and she was raised from the dead. It resulted in many believing (Acts 9:36-43).
Source: Hispanic World Bible Dictionary
(gazelle): Christian who lived in Joppa, whom Peter resurrected, Acts 9:36-43.
Christian Bible Dictionary
Dr. J. Dominguez
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Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
A believing woman from Joppa, “a disciple named Tabitha, which translated means D. She abounded in good deeds and alms that she did” (Acts 9:36). Tabitha in Aramaic means “Gazelle”. D. died and Pedro was in †¢Lida †œnear Joppa† , where they sent for him. Upon arrival he found the widows † œweeping and showing the tunics and dresses that D. made †. Peter prayed and the woman came back to life. She is directly the only woman who is mentioned as a † œdisciple † in the Bible. =Tabitha.
Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
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vet, Greek translation of the Aramaic “Tabitha”, “gazelle”. Christian woman from Joppa, very charitable, resurrected by Peter (Acts 9:36-43).
Source: New Illustrated Bible Dictionary
(Gazelle).
A Christian from the Joppa congregation who “abounded in good deeds and in gifts of mercy,” including making outer and outer garments for needy widows. (Ac 9:36, 39) “Dorcas” is equivalent to the Aramaic name “Tabitha,” since both mean “Gazelle.” Dorcas was possibly known by both names, since then it was not uncommon for Jews to have a Hebrew and a Greek or Latin name, especially those who lived in a seaport, as was the case in Joppa, where the population was It was made up of both Jews and Gentiles. Or Luke may have translated the name for the benefit of Gentile readers. Dorcas is the only woman in Scripture who is called a “disciple.” However, this does not mean that she held a special position in the congregation, since all Christians were truly disciples of Jesus Christ. (Mt 28:19, 20) Although her death in 36 CE caused much mourning among the widows who had greatly benefited from her kindness, there is no indication that her husband was among the mourners, suggesting who was not married at the time.
When Dorcas died, Joppa’s disciples prepared her for burial, but upon learning that Peter was in Lyda, some 18 km SE. from Joppa, they sent for him. No doubt they had heard that in that city Peter had cured the paralyzed Aeneas, and it may have been on this basis that they reasoned that he could resurrect Dorcas. Or, perhaps, they simply turned to Pedro for comfort. (Acts 9:32-38.)
Following a procedure similar to that used by Jesus when he resurrected Jairus’s daughter (Mr 5:38-41; Lu 8:51-55), after having everyone leave the upper room, Peter prayed and said: “Tabitha, Â Get up!† . Dorcas opened her eyes, sat up and took Pedro’s hand to get up. This is the first time an apostle is recorded to have effected a resurrection, and this event resulted in many becoming believers at Joppa. (Acts 9:39-42.)
Source: Dictionary of the Bible
or Tabita (‘gazelle’), was renowned for her charity in the church of Joppa (Acts 9.36). When she passed away, two of the members were sent to Lida to look for the apostle Peter. He came immediately and, following the example of Jesus, led those present out of the room, knelt down and prayed, thus fulfilling his divine mission (Mt. 10.8). She is the only woman called a disciple (math) in the NT.
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Douglas, J. (2000). New Biblical Dictionary: First Edition. Miami: United Bible Societies.
Source: New Bible Dictionary