Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
Dorcas
Usage: Δορκάς, -άδος, ἡ (δορκάς, a gazelle), Dorcas, also called Ταβειθά, which see: Act.9:36, 39.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1393
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
1
Strong's G1393 Quick Answer
Strong's G1393 Δορκάς (Dorkas) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Dorkas (dor-kas') n/p. 1. gazelle 2. Dorcas, a Christian woman It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include dorcas. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- Dorkas (dor-kas') n/p. 1. gazelle 2. Dorcas, a Christian woman
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- dorcas
Meaning and Definition
Dorkas (dor-kas') n/p. 1. gazelle 2. Dorcas, a Christian woman [from ???] KJV: Dorcas
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1393. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1393 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Dorkas, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
Dorcas
Acts 9:36
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How Strong's G1393 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
Strong's G1393 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1393 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
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.
Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1393.
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.
Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1393, grouped by book.
Strong's G1393 FAQ
What does dorkas (Δορκάς) mean?
Dorkas (Strong's G1393) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Dorcas". Dorkas (dor-kas') n/p. 1. gazelle 2. Dorcas, a Christian woman
How many times is dorkas (Δορκάς) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G1393 across 1 book.
Where can I study dorkas (Δορκάς) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1393 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate dorkas (Δορκάς)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as dorcas. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.