4 occurrences

'Destitute' in the Bible

If your brother becomes destitute and sells part of his property, his nearest relative may come and redeem what his brother has sold.

Verse ConceptsGiving, Of Possessionsethics, socialPoverty, Remedies ForRedemption, In Everyday Life

“If your brother becomes destitute and cannot sustain himself among you, you are to support him as a foreigner or temporary resident, so that he can continue to live among you.

Verse ConceptsLiberalityethics, socialGenerosity, HumanGenerosity, Used TowardsLove To Others Shown InStrangersPoor PeopleLoving Foreigners

“If your brother among you becomes destitute and sells himself to you, you must not force him to do slave labor.

Verse ConceptsSlavery, In OtPoor People

“If a foreigner or temporary resident living among you prospers, but your brother living near him becomes destitute and sells himself to the foreigner living among you, or to a member of the foreigner’s clan,

Verse ConceptsPoor People

Bible Theasaurus

Barren (62 instances)
Destitute (60 instances)
Devoid (13 instances)
Impoverished (17 instances)
Indigent (2 instances)
Innocent (124 instances)
Poverty-Stricken (2 instances)

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