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Δορκάς

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
Δορκάς, άδος, ἡ
Greek transliteration: 
Dorkas
Simplified transliteration: 
Dorkas
Numbers
Strong's number: 
1393
GK Number: 
1520
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
2
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
n-3c(2)
Gloss: 
Dorcas, gazelle
Definition: 
Dorcas, pr. name, signifying a gazelle or antelope, Acts 9:36, 39*

Greek-English Concordance for Δορκάς

Acts 9:36 Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which when translated means Dorcas (Dorkas | Δορκάς | nom sg fem). She was full of good works and acts of charity, which she was always doing.
Acts 9:39 So Peter got up and went with them; and when he arrived, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing the tunics and other clothing Dorcas (Dorkas | Δορκάς | nom sg fem) used to make while she was still with them.