Thematic Bible: Widow's
Thematic Bible
Mite (a lepta) » Widow's
And He saw a certain poor widow throwing two small copper coins into it [Note: These two coins amounted to about ten minutes of a farm laborer's pay, or about one dollar in 1994].
Verse Concepts
Widow's » Should be » Allowed to share in our blessings
Widow's » Were clothed in mourning after the decease of husbands
Widow's » Increase of, threatened as a punishment
Widow's » Character of true
having a reputation for doing good deeds, [such as] bringing up children, showing hospitality to strangers, washing the feet of the saints [i.e., God's holy people], assisting people in trouble and devoting herself to doing all [other] kinds of good deeds.
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and has been a widow [all these years], and is now eighty-four years old.) She has never left the Temple, but worships [God] by fasting [i.e., going without food and/or water for religious reasons] and praying night and day.
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Now the woman who is a true widow, and living all alone, has placed her hope in God and continues [to offer] special requests and prayers [for help ?] night and day.
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Widow's » Laws respecting » To have a share of the triennial tithe
Widow's » Laws respecting » To share in public rejoicings
Widow's » Laws respecting » Not to be oppressed
Widow's » Instances of great liberality in
A poor widow came and threw in two small copper coins [Note: These two coins each amounted to about ten minutes' worth of a farm laborer's pay, or about one dollar in 1994]. The total she gave was equivalent to a larger coin [i.e., worth twice as much]. Jesus called His disciples to Him and said to them, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has thrown in more than all the rest who are throwing [money] into the treasury.
Widow's » Should be » Relieved by their friends
But if any widow has children or grandchildren, these should first learn [how] to show respectful consideration for their own family members, and [thus] to repay their parents [i.e., for bringing them up and caring for their material needs], for this is pleasing in the sight of God.
Verse Concepts
[So], if any woman believer has widows [in her family], she should take care of them and not require the church to be burdened, so that it can take care of the true widows [i.e., destitute ones].
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Widow's » God » Judges for
Widow's » Were under the special protection of God
Widow's » Should not be » Oppressed
Widow's » The wicked » Make a prey of
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Verse Concepts
Widow's » Often devoted themselves entirely to God's service
having a reputation for doing good deeds, [such as] bringing up children, showing hospitality to strangers, washing the feet of the saints [i.e., God's holy people], assisting people in trouble and devoting herself to doing all [other] kinds of good deeds.
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and has been a widow [all these years], and is now eighty-four years old.) She has never left the Temple, but worships [God] by fasting [i.e., going without food and/or water for religious reasons] and praying night and day.
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Widow's » Should be » Relieved by the church
Now during the days when the disciples were multiplying in number [in Jerusalem. See verse 7], some Greek-[speaking] Jews began to complain to the Hebrews that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution [of food].
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[But] do not put a widow on the list [i.e., of people being helped by the church. See Acts 6:1] who is under sixty years old. [And she must] have been the wife of one man,
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Widow's » Specially taken care of by the primitive church
Now during the days when the disciples were multiplying in number [in Jerusalem. See verse 7], some Greek-[speaking] Jews began to complain to the Hebrews that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution [of food].
Verse Concepts
[But] do not put a widow on the list [i.e., of people being helped by the church. See Acts 6:1] who is under sixty years old. [And she must] have been the wife of one man,
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Widow's » Not to be deplored by, considered a great calamity
Widow's » Were frequently oppressed and persecuted
Widow's » Laws respecting » When left childless, to be married by their husband's nearest of kin
Widow's » Laws respecting » Raiment of, not to be taken in pledge by creditors
Widow's » Laws respecting » To be allowed to glean in fields and vineyards
Widow's » Should not be » Deprived of raiment in pledge
Widow's » When young, exposed to may temptations
But refuse [to put] younger widows [on the list. See verse 9], because when they become restless for sensual pleasure, contrary to [their commitment to] Christ, they want to get married [again]. Thus, they bring the judgment [for being untrustworthy] on themselves because they have broken their previous pledge. [Note: This probably refers to younger widows who pledged themselves to fulfill some important church activity and then quit suddenly to get married. But some suggest it refers to them leaving the faith and marrying a non-Christian]. And on top of that, they learn to be idle, going around from house to house; and not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things they should not be. read more.
Therefore, I want the younger widows to get married, have children and manage their homes, so that they do not give the enemy [i.e., non-Christians] an opportunity for speaking against [the church].
Therefore, I want the younger widows to get married, have children and manage their homes, so that they do not give the enemy [i.e., non-Christians] an opportunity for speaking against [the church].
Widow's » Curse for perverting judgment of
Widow's » Blessings on those who relieve
Widow's » Illustrative of » Zion in captivity
Widow's » A type of zion in affliction
Widow's » Laws respecting » When daughters of priests and childless, to partake of the holy things
Widow's » Laws respecting » Not to intermarry with priests
Widow's » Intermarrying with, of kings considered treason
Widow's » God » Establishes the border of
Widow's » Exhorted to trust in God
Widow's » Illustrative of » A desolate condition
Widow's » Should not be » Treated with violence
Widow's » Should be » Honored, if widows indeed
Show consideration for true widows [i.e., those destitute of family members to care for them].
Verse Concepts
Widow's » Though poor, may be liberal
A poor widow came and threw in two small copper coins [Note: These two coins each amounted to about ten minutes' worth of a farm laborer's pay, or about one dollar in 1994]. The total she gave was equivalent to a larger coin [i.e., worth twice as much]. Jesus called His disciples to Him and said to them, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has thrown in more than all the rest who are throwing [money] into the treasury.
Widow's » Woe to those who oppress
Widow's » Laws respecting » Bound to perform their vows
Widow's » Should not be » Afflicted
Widow's » The wicked » Vex
Widow's » God » Surely hears the cry of
Widow's » The wicked » Reject the cause of
Widow's » Should be » Pleaded for
Widow's » God » Will witness against oppressors of
Widow's » God » Relieves
Widow's » Reproach connected with
Widow's » The wicked » Slay
Widow's » Should be » Visited in affliction
Religion that is pure and uncorrupted in the eyes of [our] God and Father involves taking care of orphans and widows in their distress and keeping oneself unstained by the world.
Verse Concepts
Widow's » Were released from all obligation to former husbands
So, if she lives with another man while her husband is still alive, she will be called an adulteress [i.e., a person who is sexually unfaithful to their mate]. But if her husband dies, she is legally free to marry another man without committing adultery.
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Widow's » Allowed to marry again
So, if she lives with another man while her husband is still alive, she will be called an adulteress [i.e., a person who is sexually unfaithful to their mate]. But if her husband dies, she is legally free to marry another man without committing adultery.
Verse Concepts
Widow's » The wicked » Do no good to
Widow's » Saints » Disappoint not
Widow's » Saints » Cause joy to
Widow's » Saints » Relieve
So, Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived they took him to the upstairs room [where Dorcas' body lay]. All the widows [i.e., her friends] stood near Peter, crying and showing [him] the coats and [other] clothing which Dorcas had made when she was alive.
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Widow's » The wicked » Take pledges from
Widow's » The wicked » Send, away empty
Related Topics
- Absent Fathers
- Actual Widows
- Aliens
- Aliens, God's Attitude
- Bereaved, Care For
- Exploitations
- Foreigners
- God Caring For Orphans
- Immigrants
- Loving Foreigners
- Not Helping Widows
- Oppressing Foreigners
- Oppression, God's Attitude To
- Oppression, Nature Of
- Orphans
- People Helping Orphans
- Poverty, Attitudes Towards
- Rights
- Social Justice
- Strangers
- Widows
- Widows, Should Be
- Widows, Should Not Be
- Ethics, social