Dorcas (Gazelle-woman)
| Root | Δορκάς (Dorkas) |
| Core Meanings | gazelle, roe, swift deer (as a personal name) |
| Semantic Range | A female personal name meaning "gazelle"; by extension suggests grace, beauty, or swiftness, consistent with the animal imagery. |
| Conceptual Significance | Dorcas (also called Tabitha in Aramaic) is noted in Acts 9 as a disciple known for acts of mercy and charity. Her name, meaning "gazelle," may evoke gracefulness and vitality, qualities mirrored in her life and restored through resurrection. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,NFS — noun, nominative case, feminine gender, singular number; proper name used as subject. |
| Rendering Rationale | The lemma Δορκάς is a feminine proper noun derived from the Greek word for "gazelle," reflecting grace or swiftness. The form is nominative feminine singular, functioning as the subject in the narrative, so the rendering preserves the proper name while making explicit its root meaning. |
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