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Bookmark or Share- Tabitha in the Bible - Biblical Archaeology SocietyLuke, the writer of Luke-Acts, tells the story of Tabitha, a disciple brought back to life after prayer from the apostle Peter. After she is washed and laid out in an upper room, Peter takes her hand and commands her to get up (Acts 9:36-42).
- Tabitha | The amazing name Tabitha: meaning and etymologyTabitha is the Aramaic name of Dorcas, the female disciple from Joppa who Peter raises from the dead (Acts 9:36 and 9:40). The name Tabitha resembles the Aramaic word talitha, which occurs in another famous scene in which a woman is raised from the dead, namely the rising of Jairus' daughter by Jesus .
- Lydia and Tabitha in the Bible - Biblical Archaeology SocietyIn the New Testament, Tabitha is the only woman to be called a disciple. She is described as being “devoted to good works and acts of charity” (Acts 9:36). Lydia appears in Acts 16. Described as “a dealer in purple cloth,” Lydia is a successful businesswoman—and very hospitable (Acts 16:14).
- Tabitha: Name Meaning and Origin - SheKnowsTalk about a timeless classic: The name Tabitha goes waaay back as a baby name, and there’s a good reason it has been used for literally ages. It’s a beautiful name of Aramaic origin and comes from...
- Tabitha - WikipediaTabitha (/ ˈtæbɪθə /) is an English feminine given name, originating with (or made popular through) Tabitha, mentioned in the New Testament Acts 9:36. Tabitha, or Dorcas, the Greek equivalent of the name, is a woman mentioned in the New Testament.
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