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Tabitha

Tabitha in the Bible — a disciple who lived in Joppa (ACT 9:36). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.

Name meaning: clear-sighted; a roe-deer

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Gender
female
Scripture References
2 references
Known Names
2 names

Names & Labels (2)

Tabithaproper name
Hebrew
טָבִיתָא
Transliteration
taviyta
Greek
Ταβιθά
Reference
ACT 9:36
Strong's
none
Dorcasproper name
Hebrew
צְבִיָּה
Transliteration
tsəviyah
Meaning
gazelle
Greek
Δορκάς
Reference
ACT 9:36
Strong's
H6645

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Tabitha in the Bible?

Tabitha is described in the Bible as a disciple who lived in Joppa (ACT 9:36).

What does the name Tabitha mean?

The name Tabitha means “clear-sighted; a roe-deer” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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