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828. Complimentary Names (#98362)
828. Complimentary Names
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Manners and Customs of the Bible
By:
James M. Freeman
Narrator:
Chris Genthree
Duration:
1min
Acts 9:36
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Acts 9:36
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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 9:36)
. There was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas.
Dorcas means antelope, or gazelle. This beautiful animal is much admired in the East, and it is a common compliment to tell a woman that she has the eyes of an antelope. It is also no uncommon thing among Eastern nations to name their girls after various animals noted for beauty.
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