Easton's Bible Dictionary (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). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia TABITHA tab'-i-tha (Tabeitha). See DORCAS.

Multi-Version Concordance Tabitha (2 Occurrences) Acts 9:36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which when translated, means Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV) Acts 9:40 Peter put them all out, and kneeled down and prayed. Turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, get up!" She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)