Dorcas in the Bible.

A female antelope, or gazelle, a pious Christian widow at Joppa whom Peter restored to life. The King James Version names Dorcas in 3 verses, from Acts 9:36 to Acts 9:40.

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Who Dorcas was.

(in Greek called Dorcas), gazelle, a disciple at Joppa. She was distinguished for her alms-deeds and good works. Peter, who was sent for from Lydda on the occasion of her death, prayed over the dead body, and said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes and sat up; and Peter “gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive” (Acts 9:36-43).

From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

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All 3 verses that name Dorcas.

Acts 3

Acts 9:36Now 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.
Acts 9:39Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
Acts 9:40But 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.

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Who was Dorcas in the Bible?

A female antelope, or gazelle, a pious Christian widow at Joppa whom Peter restored to life. The King James Version names Dorcas in 3 verses, from Acts 9:36 to Acts 9:40.

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