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Tabitha

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(gazelle). The Christian woman of Joppa whom Peter raised from the dead (Acts 9:36-42³⁶Now 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. ³⁷And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber. ³⁸And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. ³⁹Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them. ⁴⁰But 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. ⁴¹And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive. ⁴²And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord. (Acts 9:36‑42)). [DORCAS.]

Concise Bible Dictionary:

A disciple at Joppa, who made clothes for the poor and was “full of good works.” She was raised to life by Peter (Acts 9:36-41³⁶Now 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. ³⁷And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber. ³⁸And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. ³⁹Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them. ⁴⁰But 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. ⁴¹And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive. (Acts 9:36‑41)). She was also named DORCAS, which is the Greek form of the Syriac Tabitha.

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

5000 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

Ταβιθά

Transliteration:

Tabitha

Phonic:

tab-ee-thah’

Meaning:

of Chaldee origin (compare 6646); the gazelle; Tabitha (i.e. Tabjetha), a Christian female

KJV Usage:

Tabitha

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

a gazelle

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

A roe; gazelle; clear-sighted:―a Christian woman of Joppa [DORCAS], Acts 9:36. {Caprea}