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Sep 19, 2024 · In both the New Testament and Hebrew Bible, widows are repeatedly the subjects of miracles. Following the death of her husband, a widow’s best hope for security would be her son’s ability to provide for her. The loss of a son was thus an even greater tragedy for a widow.
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Interpreters of the New Testament often employ a common set of assumptions about the social context to understand the position of widows. The basic idea—that widows were always at the mercy of others to care for them—is often repeated in commentaries, classrooms, and sermons.
1. The widow’s future. The ideal future for a widow was remarriage. Until that opportunity arose she might stay at her father’s home (Gen 38:11) or even at her mother-in-law’s house (Ruth 1:16). If the daughter of a priest became a childless widow, she could return to her home where she could still eat of her father’s food (Lev 22:13).
Sep 16, 2024 · We'll take a closer look at these portrayals and explore the different aspects of widowhood, such as its connection to God's provision and its representation of vulnerability. Let's dive into these stories and discover their profound significance.
- Tamar: A Widow’s Quest for Justice. Tamar’s tale is one of the most striking narratives of justice-seeking in the Bible, found in Genesis 38. Married to Er, the eldest son of Judah, Tamar became a widow when Er was slain by God for his wickedness.
- Naomi: From Bitterness to Blessing. Naomi’s story, chronicled in the Book of Ruth, is a poignant narrative of loss, survival, and providential restoration.
- Ruth: Loyalty and Love Beyond Loss. Ruth’s story, found in the book bearing her name, begins with her steadfast decision to stay with Naomi, her mother-in-law, after the death of her husband.
- The Widow of Zarephath: Miracle of the Endless Oil and Flour. The story of the Widow of Zarephath is found in 1 Kings 17, during a time of severe famine.
Aug 16, 2006 · I. Introduction. Meanwhile, standing near the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, “Woman, here is your son.”.
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This article will discuss the widow in the Old Testament, her status, legal protection, admonitions against mistreatment of her, God's compassion for her, and the symbolic use of the term.