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828. Complimentary Names

From: Manners and Customs of the Bible

By: James M. Freeman

Narrator: Chris Genthree

Acts 9:36

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Acts 9:36³⁶Now 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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