Lexicon Tabitha: Tabitha Original Word: Ταβιθά Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Tabitha. Of Chaldee origin (compare tsbiyah); the gazelle; Tabitha (i.e. Tabjetha), a Christian female -- Tabitha. see HEBREW tsbiyah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Aramaic origin Definition "gazelle," Tabitha (also called Dorcas, see NG1393), a Christian woman NASB Translation Tabitha (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5000: ΤαβιθάΤαβιθά (WH Ταβειθα, see their Appendix, p. 155, and under the word εἰ, ἰ; the better accent seems to be Ταβιθά (see Kautzsch, as below)), ἡ (טְבִיתָא, a Chaldean name in the 'emphatic state' (Kautzsch, Gram. d. Biblical-Aram. as above with, p. 11, writes it טַבְיְתָא, stative emphatic of טַבְיָא), Hebrew צְבִי, i. e. δορκάς, which see), Tabitha, a Christian woman of Joppa, noted for her works of benevolence: Acts 9:36, 40. (Cf. B. D., under the word Topical Lexicon Word Origin: The name Ταβιθά is of Aramaic origin, derived from the Aramaic word טביתא (Tabitha), which means "gazelle."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Hebrew entry is H6646 צְבִי (tsebi), which also means "gazelle" or "beauty." This reflects the shared Semitic roots of the name and its meaning. Usage: The name Tabitha is used in the New Testament to refer to a Christian woman in Joppa who was known for her good works and acts of charity. She is also known by her Greek name, Dorcas. Context: Tabitha is a notable figure in the New Testament, specifically mentioned in the Book of Acts. She was a disciple in the city of Joppa, renowned for her charitable deeds and acts of kindness, particularly towards the poor. Her story is recounted in Acts 9:36-42. Tabitha fell ill and died, and her body was prepared for burial. The disciples in Joppa, having heard that Peter was nearby in Lydda, sent for him urgently. Upon his arrival, Peter was taken to the upper room where Tabitha's body lay. The widows stood by, weeping and showing the garments that Tabitha had made while she was with them. Peter sent them all out of the room, knelt down, and prayed. Turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, get up." She opened her eyes, and upon seeing Peter, she sat up. Peter gave her his hand and helped her to her feet. This miraculous event became known throughout Joppa, and many believed in the Lord as a result. Tabitha's story highlights the early Christian community's emphasis on charity and the power of faith. Forms and Transliterations Ταβειθα Ταβειθά Ταβιθά Tabitha TabitháLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 9:36 NGRK: μαθήτρια ὀνόματι Ταβιθά ἣ διερμηνευομένη NAS: named Tabitha (which KJV: named Tabitha, which INT: disicple by name Tabitha which translated Acts 9:40 N |
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