Parallel Verses English Standard Version Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity. King James Bible 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. American Standard Version 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. Douay-Rheims Bible And in Joppe there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. English Revised Version 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. Webster's Bible Translation Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, who by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did. Weymouth New Testament Among the disciples at Jaffa was a woman called Tabitha, or, as the name may be translated, 'Dorcas.' Her life was wholly devoted to the good and charitable actions which she was constantly doing. Acts 9:36 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesDisciple (μαθήτρια) A feminine form, only here in New Testament. Tabitha - Dorcas The latter word being the Greek equivalent of the former, which is Aramaic, and meaning gazelle, which in the East was a favorite type of beauty. See Sol 2:9, Sol 2:17; Sol 4:5; Sol 7:3. It was customary at this time for the Jews to have two names, one Hebrew and the other Greek or Latin; and this would especially be the case in a seaport like Joppa, which was both a Gentile and a Jewish town. She may have been known by both names. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Joppa. Acts 10:5 And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter: Dorcas. or, Doe or, Roe. full. Titus 3:8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that you affirm constantly... almsdeeds. Cross References Joshua 19:46 and Me-jarkon and Rakkon with the territory over against Joppa. 2 Chronicles 2:16 And we will cut whatever timber you need from Lebanon and bring it to you in rafts by sea to Joppa, so that you may take it up to Jerusalem." Ezra 3:7 So they gave money to the masons and the carpenters, and food, drink, and oil to the Sidonians and the Tyrians to bring cedar trees from Lebanon to the sea, to Joppa, according to the grant that they had from Cyrus king of Persia. Jonah 1:3 But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the LORD. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going to Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went down into it, to go with them to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. Acts 9:38 Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, urging him, "Please come to us without delay." Acts 9:42 And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. Acts 10:5 And now send men to Joppa and bring one Simon who is called Peter. Jump to Previous Abounding Actions Acts Always Charitable Charity Constantly Deeds Devoted Disciple Disciples Dorcas Full Good Greek Helping Interpretation Jaffa Joppa Kindness Life Means Mercy Poor Tabitha Translated Wholly WorksJump to Next Abounding Actions Acts Always Charitable Charity Constantly Deeds Devoted Disciple Disciples Dorcas Full Good Greek Helping Interpretation Jaffa Joppa Kindness Life Means Mercy Poor Tabitha Translated Wholly WorksLinks Acts 9:36 NIVActs 9:36 NLT Acts 9:36 ESV Acts 9:36 NASB Acts 9:36 KJV Acts 9:36 Bible Apps Acts 9:36 Biblia Paralela Acts 9:36 Chinese Bible Acts 9:36 French Bible Acts 9:36 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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