Mathetria identifies Tabitha as a female disciple, described through her good works and acts of charity.

The attested use identifies Tabitha as a female disciple in Acts 9:36, where the surrounding clause describes her good works and acts of charity.

1. A female disciple identified by her deeds · dominant

   In Acts 9:36, the nominative singular feminine form identifies Tabitha within the clause that describes her as full of good works and acts of charity. The APB renders the verse, "In Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha,".

   Acts 9:36

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Acts 9:36, the APB presents Tabitha as "a certain disciple" and then describes her good works and acts of charity.