Thematic Bible: Widow
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Anna » Devout » Widow
There was also a Prophetess named Hannah, a daughter of Phanuel and of the tribe of Asher. She was far advanced in years, having lived with her husband for seven years after marriage, And then a widow, till she had reached the age of eighty-four. She never left the Temple Courts, but, fasting and praying, worshiped God night and day.
Widow » Instances of » The woman who gave two mites (leptas) in the temple courtyard
He saw, too, a widow in poor circumstances putting two farthings into them.
Verse Concepts
Then Jesus sat down opposite the chests for the Temple offerings, and watched how the people put money into them. Many rich people were putting in large sums; But one poor widow came and put in two farthings, which make a half-penny. On this, calling his disciples to him, Jesus said: "I tell you that this poor widow has put in more than all the others who were putting money into the chests; read more.
For every one else put in something from what he had to spare, while she, in her need, put in all she had--everything that she had to live on."
For every one else put in something from what he had to spare, while she, in her need, put in all she had--everything that she had to live on."
Widow » Marriage of, authorized
If, then, during her husband's lifetime, she unites herself to another man, she will be called an adulteress; but, if her husband dies, the law has no further hold on her, nor, if she unites herself to another man, is she an adulteress.
Verse Concepts
A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives; but, if the husband should pass to his rest, the widow is free to marry any one she wishes, provided he is a believer.
Verse Concepts
Widow » Instances of » Ruth
Widow » Instances of » The widow of nain, whose only son jesus raised from the dead
Shortly after, Jesus went to a town called Nain, his disciples and a great crowd going with him. Just as he approached the gate of the town, there was a dead man being carried out for burial--an only son, and his mother was a widow. A large number of the people of the town were with her. When he saw her, the Master was moved with compassion for her, and he said to her: "Do not weep." read more.
Then he went up and touched the bier, and the bearers stopped; and Jesus said: "Young man, I am speaking to you--Rise!" The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus restored him to his mother.
Then he went up and touched the bier, and the bearers stopped; and Jesus said: "Young man, I am speaking to you--Rise!" The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus restored him to his mother.
Widow » Instances of » Anna
There was also a Prophetess named Hannah, a daughter of Phanuel and of the tribe of Asher. She was far advanced in years, having lived with her husband for seven years after marriage, And then a widow, till she had reached the age of eighty-four. She never left the Temple Courts, but, fasting and praying, worshiped God night and day.