Acts 9:36 BSB — MannaFest

Acts 9:36

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.

BSB

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ASV

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.

KJV

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.

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Commentary

2 voices

Tertullian

On Modesty (220)

And so, if it were agreed that even the blessed apostles had granted any such indulgence (to any crime) the pardon of which (comes) from God, not from man, it would be competent (for them) to have done so, not in the exercise of discipline, but of power. For they both raised the dead, which God alone (can do), and restored the debilitated to their integrity, which none but Christ (can do); nay, they inflicted plagues too, which Christ would not do.

The record, by era

The Puritans and the Awakening2 voices

John Gill

1697–1771

Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748)

Now there was at Joppa,.... The same with Japho, Jos 19:46 a sea port town in the tribe of Dan, said by some historians (w) to be a very ancient one, even before the flood. It is now called Jaffa, and its name, in the Hebrew tongue, signifies beauty: some say it had its name from Jope, the daughter of Aeolus, the wife of Cepheus, the founder of it; and others derive it from the name of Japhet, because it looks towards Europe, which is inhabited by the sons of Japhet.

John Wesley

1703–1791

Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament (1755)

Tabitha, which is by interpretation Dorcas - She was probably a Hellenist Jew, known among the Hebrews by the Syriac name Tabitha, while the Greeks called her in their own language, Dorcas. They are both words of the same import, and signify a roe or fawn.

The Nineteenth Century1 voice

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown

1802–1910

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871)

Doubtless the interpretation, as here given, is but an echo of the remarks made by the Christians regarding her--how well her character answered to her name. full of good works and alms-deeds--eminent for the activities and generosities of the Christian character.

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Original language & word study

21 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
Ἐν	En	In	G1722 →
Ἰόππῃ	Ioppē	Joppa	G2445 →
δέ	de	now	G1161 →
τις	tis	certain	G5100 →
ἦν	ēn	there was	G1510 →
μαθήτρια	mathētria	a disciple	G3102 →
ὀνόματι	onomati	named	G3686 →
Ταβιθά,	Tabitha	Tabitha,	G5000 →
ἣ	hē	which	G3739 →
διερμηνευομένη	diermēneuomenē	being translated	G1329 →
λέγεται	legetai	is called	G3004 →
Δορκάς·	Dorkas	Dorcas;	G1393 →
αὕτη	hautē	She	G3778 →
ἦν	ēn	was	G1510 →
πλήρης	plērēs	full	G4134 →
ἔργων	ergōn	of works	G2041 →
ἀγαθῶν	agathōn	good	G18 →
καὶ	kai	and	G2532 →
ἐλεημοσυνῶν	eleēmosunōn	of alms	G1654 →
ὧν	hōn	that	G3739 →
ἐποίει·	epoiei	she was doing;	G4160 →

Rare words are the text's own signal of a deliberate thread: the fewer the occurrences, the more the places it appears belong together.

The walk

The walk8

Where the connections lead

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Through
Hebrews 13:21
equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
leads to
- Philippians 2:13
  For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:17
  encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.
- Philippians 4:13
  I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
- 1 Peter 5:10–11
  And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish…
Through
Titus 2:7
In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
leads to
- 1 Peter 5:3
  not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
- 1 Timothy 4:12
  Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
- 2 Corinthians 4:2
  Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to…
Through
Titus 3:8
This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable…
leads to
- Titus 3:14
  And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

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01Commentary

The record, by era

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02Original language & word study

03The walk

Where the connections lead

04Related verses

05Featured studies on this passage

06About Acts

The record, by era

Where the connections lead

Commentary

Original language & word study

The walk

Related verses

Featured studies on this passage

About Acts