Strong's Lexicon Dorkas: Dorcas Original Word: Δορκάς Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word δορκάς (dorkas), meaning "gazelle." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the name Dorcas, the concept of a "gazelle" is found in the Hebrew word צְבִי (tsvi), Strong's Hebrew #6643, which also means "gazelle" or "beauty." Usage: Dorcas is a proper noun used as a name for a female disciple in the New Testament. The name means "gazelle," which is often associated with grace and beauty. In the context of the New Testament, Dorcas is known for her charitable works and acts of kindness. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of a person's character or attributes. The name Dorcas, meaning "gazelle," suggests qualities of gracefulness and beauty. In the Jewish and early Christian communities, acts of charity and service were highly valued, and Dorcas exemplified these virtues through her work with the poor and needy. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom derkomai (to see clearly) Definition "gazelle" (an animal with large bright eyes), Dorcas, a Christian woman NASB Translation Dorcas (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1393: ΔορκάςΔορκάς, δορκάδος, ἡ (properly, a wild she-goat a gazelle, "παρά τό δέρκω, τό βλέπω. Ὀξυδερκες γάρ τό ζοων καί ἐυομματον Etym. Magn. (284, 6)), Dorcas, a certain Christian woman: Acts 9:36, 39; see Ταβιθά. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Dorcas. Gazelle; Dorcas, a Christian woman -- Dorcas. Forms and Transliterations δόρασι δόρατα δόρατι δόρατος δοράτων δορκάδα δορκάδες δορκάδι δορκάδος δορκάδων Δορκας Δορκάς δόρκωνι δόρυ Dorkas DorkásLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 9:36 N-NFSGRK: διερμηνευομένη λέγεται Δορκάς αὕτη ἦν NAS: [in Greek] is called Dorcas); this woman KJV: is called Dorcas: this woman INT: translated is called Dorcas She was Acts 9:39 N-NFS |
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