Thematic Bible: Widow's
Thematic Bible
Mite (a lepta) » Widow's
and He saw also a poor widow throwing in two mites.
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 been the wife of one man: in repute for good actions, if she have educated children, if she have entertained strangers, if she have washed the feet of saints, if she have relieved the afflicted, and diligently followed every good work.
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and had been a widow about eighty four years; who departed not from the temple; serving God with fastings and prayers night and day.
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Now she, that is really a widow and desolate, hopeth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers 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
and there came a poor widow and put in two mites, that is, a farthing. And He called his disciples to Him, and saith unto them, Verily I tell you, that this poor widow has given more than all those who have cast into the treasury.
Widow's » Should be » Relieved by their friends
But if any widow have children or grandchildren, let these learn first to shew piety at home, and to make suitable returns to their parents: for this is becoming, and acceptable in the sight of God.
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And if any believer have relations widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be burdened; that it may relieve those that are indeed widows and desolate.
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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
Wo unto you scribes and pharisees, hypocrites; for ye devour widows houses, and for a cover make long prayers: therefore ye shall receive the heavier judgement.
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Widow's » Often devoted themselves entirely to God's service
having been the wife of one man: in repute for good actions, if she have educated children, if she have entertained strangers, if she have washed the feet of saints, if she have relieved the afflicted, and diligently followed every good work.
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and had been a widow about eighty four years; who departed not from the temple; serving God with fastings and prayers night and day.
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Widow's » Should be » Relieved by the church
Now in those days, as the number of disciples increased, there rose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.
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Let not a widow be chosen into the number under sixty years old,
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Widow's » Specially taken care of by the primitive church
Now in those days, as the number of disciples increased, there rose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.
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Let not a widow be chosen into the number under sixty years old,
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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 the younger widows refuse: for when they grow wanton against Christ, they will needs marry: and are therefore to be condemned, because they violate their first faith. And withal being idle they learn to go about from house to house: and are not only idle, but tatlers also and busy-bodies, talking of things unbecoming them. read more.
I would therefore have the younger widows marry, bear children, manage houshold affairs, and give no occasion to the adversary for reproach.
I would therefore have the younger widows marry, bear children, manage houshold affairs, and give no occasion to the adversary for reproach.
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
Honour widows who are widows indeed.
Verse Concepts
Widow's » Though poor, may be liberal
and there came a poor widow and put in two mites, that is, a farthing. And He called his disciples to Him, and saith unto them, Verily I tell you, that this poor widow has given more than all those who have cast 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
Pure and uncorrupt religion before God and our Father is this, to take care of orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
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Widow's » Were released from all obligation to former husbands
Therefore while her husband is living, she shall be called an adulteress if she become another man's: but if her husband be dead, she is free from the law; so that she is not an adulteress, though she become another man's.
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Widow's » Allowed to marry again
Therefore while her husband is living, she shall be called an adulteress if she become another man's: but if her husband be dead, she is free from the law; so that she is not an adulteress, though she become another man's.
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Widow's » The wicked » Do no good to
Widow's » Saints » Disappoint not
Widow's » Saints » Cause joy to
Widow's » Saints » Relieve
Then Peter arose, and went with them: and when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber. And all the widows stood round him weeping, and shewing him the coats and garments which Dorcas made when she was with them.
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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