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Widow [N] [S] Married woman whose husband has died and who remains unmarried. The Hebrew word translated "widow" is almana [h"n'm.l; ], and it occurs fifty-six times in the Old Testament.
- Meaning and Verses in Bible Encyclopedia
WIDOW. wid'-o ('almanah; chera): In the Old Testament widows...
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Widow. Married woman whose husband has died and who remains...
- Meaning and Verses in Bible Encyclopedia
Dec 9, 2022 · Answer. A widow is a woman whose husband has died. Often in Scripture, when widows are referred to, it appears to carry the idea of a woman whose husband has died who also has no one to provide for her.
Jul 17, 2024 · In the Bible, a widow is a woman whose husband has died, and she remains unmarried after his passing. The term “widow” specifically denotes the marital status of a woman who has lost her husband due to death.
1 Timothy 5:3-25. English Standard Version. 3 Honor widows who are truly widows. 4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God. 5 She who is truly a widow, left all alone, has set her hope on God and ...
A widow who is really in need is one who doesn't have any relatives. She has faith in God, and she keeps praying to him night and day, asking for his help. Douay-Rheims Bible. But she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, let her trust in God, and continue in supplications and prayers night and day.
A Widow indeed is one that has no outward dependence, betakes herself to the Lord, puts her confidence in him, and cries to him continually for a daily supply; and such an one, amidst all her poverty and meanness, is a living believer, one that lives by faith on the Lord; and is profitable, and useful to the church by her prayers and ...
What does 1 Timothy 5:5 mean? The previous verse taught that the primary responsibility for a widow's care is her immediate family, including any children or grandchildren. This verse defines those who are "truly widows" (1 Timothy 5:3) as women who are "left all alone."
