Acts 9:36 — King James Bible Online

Other Translations for Acts 9:36

BSB

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

AKJV

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and giving of alms which she did.

CPDV

Now in Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which in translation is called Dorcas. She was filled with the good works and almsgiving that she was accomplishing.

ERV

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.

NHEB

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.

SMT

And in Joppa was a certain disciple by name Tabitha, which interpreted is called Dorcas: she was full of good works and alms which she did.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 9:36

NowG1161ConjunctiontherewasG2258Verb atG1722Preposition JoppaG2445Noun LocationacertainG5100 discipleG3102Noun Feminine namedG3686Noun Neuter TabithaG5000Noun Feminine whichG3739byinterpretationG1329VerbiscalledG3004Verb DorcasG1393Noun FemininethiswomanG846 wasG2258Verb fullG4134AdjectiveofgoodG18Adjective worksG2041Noun Neuter andG2532Conjunction almsdeedsG1654Noun Feminine whichG3739shedidG4160Verb

Commentary for Acts 9:36

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 9:36

Summary

Devout Dorcas known for charity and works

Place

Joppa

Event

Dorcas described

Estimated Time Period

c. 35-36 AD