Acts 9:36
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“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.”
οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
ὄνομα
named
Expand ↓
ὄνομα
A name, a reputation, a character. There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. The name of Jesus is unique and exclusive.
tap to close ↑
ἔργον
of works
Expand ↓
ἔργον
Work, deed, act. Ergon. We are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works. Good works are not the root of salvation. They are the fruit of it.
tap to close ↑
λέγω
is called
Expand ↓
λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
tap to close ↑
ἐλεημοσύνη
of alms
Expand ↓
ἐλεημοσύνη
Mercy, almsgiving, charity. God is rich in mercy. His mercy is not reluctant or measured. It is abundant and freely given.
tap to close ↑
ποιέω
she was doing;
Expand ↓
ποιέω
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
tap to close ↑
Ταβιθά
Tabitha,
Expand ↓
Ταβιθά
the gazelle; Tabitha (i.e. Tabjetha), a Christian female
tap to close ↑
διερμηνεύω
being translated
Expand ↓
διερμηνεύω
to explain thoroughly, by implication, to translate
tap to close ↑
πλήρης
full
Expand ↓
πλήρης
replete, or covered over; by analogy, complete
tap to close ↑
Ἰόππη
Joppa
Expand ↓
Ἰόππη
Joppe (i.e. Japho), a place in Palestine
tap to close ↑
Δορκάς
Dorcas;
Expand ↓
Δορκάς
gazelle; Dorcas, a Christian woman
tap to close ↑
εἰμί
there was
Expand ↓
εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
tap to close ↑
τὶς
certain
Expand ↓
τὶς
some or any person or object
tap to close ↑
μαθήτρια
a disciple
Expand ↓
μαθήτρια
a female pupil
tap to close ↑