Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Ταβιθά”
Understanding Tabithá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Chaldee origin (compare צְבִיָּה) Tabitha. - the gazelle - Tabitha (i.e. Tabjetha), a Christian female
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Ταβιθά
Phonetictab-ee-thah'
TransliterationTabithá
Grammar Code
N:N-F-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Chaldee origin (compare צְבִיָּה) Tabitha. - the gazelle - Tabitha (i.e. Tabjetha), a Christian female
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 9:36 | “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.” Word: Ταβιθά (Tabithá) | |
| Acts 9:40 | “But 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.” Word: Ταβιθά (Tabithá) |