A name from Scripture
Dorcas
DOR-kus
Meaning
Gazelle; Deer
Greek origin · Girl · First in Acts
What it points to
Dorcas shows that quiet acts of service are so precious to God that He intervenes supernaturally to continue them.
Verses · King James Version
“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.”
Acts 9:36
“But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise.”
Acts 9:40