Tabitha was a woman who lived in Joppa, also known as Dorcas. She was a woman who regularly performed many acts of charity and good deeds, but she fell ill and died. However, Peter prayed, empowered by God's might, and she came back to life.
Acts 9:36Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity.Acts 9:37About that time she became ill and died, and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room.Acts 9:38Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, urging him, “Please come to us without delay.”Acts 9:39So Peter rose and went with them. And when he arrived, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood by him, weeping and showing tunics and other garments that Dorcas made while she was with them.Acts 9:40But Peter put them all outside, and knelt down and prayed; and turning to the body he said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up.Acts 9:41He gave her his hand and raised her up. Then calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.Acts 9:42And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.