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Widow

Scripture emphasizes God's special care for widows and calls believers to actively protect and provide for them. The Bible reveals widows' vulnerable status and the church's responsibility to serve them with compassion.

Overview

Widows held a precarious position in ancient Israel, often lacking economic security and social protection. God repeatedly commanded His people to care for widows, treating them with justice and generosity. This reflects God's character as a defender of the vulnerable and establishes a pattern for Christian compassion.

Key Scriptures

"You shall not afflict any widow or fatherless child. If you do afflict them, and they cry out to me, I will surely hear their cry" (Exodus 22:22-23, ESV).

"When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap your field right up to its edge, neither shall you gather the gleanings after your harvest. You shall leave them for the poor and for the sojourner" (Leviticus 19:9-10, ESV), benefiting widows among others in need.

"Leave [the gleanings] for the poor and for the sojourner" (Deuteronomy 24:19-21, ESV).

Application

Examine how your local church practically supports widows through financial assistance, mentorship, and community involvement, ensuring they experience God's promised care.

Scripture References 40

Romans 7:3 1 Corinthians 7:39 Leviticus 21:14 Exodus 22:22 Exodus 22:23 Exodus 22:24 Deuteronomy 14:28 Deuteronomy 14:29 Deuteronomy 16:11 Deuteronomy 16:12 Deuteronomy 16:13 Deuteronomy 16:14 Deuteronomy 24:19 Deuteronomy 24:20 Deuteronomy 24:21 Deuteronomy 25:5 Deuteronomy 25:6 Deuteronomy 25:7 Deuteronomy 25:8 Deuteronomy 25:9 Deuteronomy 25:10 Isaiah 10:1 Isaiah 10:2 Jeremiah 7:6 Jeremiah 7:7 1 Corinthians 7:8 1 Corinthians 7:9 1 Timothy 5:3 1 Timothy 5:4 1 Timothy 5:5 1 Timothy 5:6 1 Timothy 5:9 1 Timothy 5:10 1 Timothy 5:11 1 Timothy 5:12 Deuteronomy 10:18 Deuteronomy 24:17 Deuteronomy 27:19 Job 22:5 Job 22:9

Full Topical Reference List 55 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Marriage of, authorized

1 Corinthians 7:39 Romans 7:3

Priests forbidden to marry

Leviticus 21:14

Unclassified scriptures relating to

1 Corinthians 7:8 1 Corinthians 7:9 1 Timothy 5:3 1 Timothy 5:4 1 Timothy 5:5 1 Timothy 5:6 1 Timothy 5:9 1 Timothy 5:10 1 Timothy 5:11 1 Timothy 5:12 Deuteronomy 10:18 Deuteronomy 14:28 Deuteronomy 14:29 Deuteronomy 16:11 Deuteronomy 16:12 Deuteronomy 16:13 Deuteronomy 16:14 Deuteronomy 24:17 Deuteronomy 24:19 Deuteronomy 24:20 Deuteronomy 24:21 Deuteronomy 25:5 Deuteronomy 25:6 Deuteronomy 25:7 Deuteronomy 25:8 Deuteronomy 25:9 Deuteronomy 25:10 Deuteronomy 27:19 Exodus 22:22 Exodus 22:23 Exodus 22:24 Isaiah 1:17 Isaiah 1:23 Isaiah 10:1 Isaiah 10:2 Jeremiah 7:6 Jeremiah 7:7 Jeremiah 22:3 Jeremiah 49:11 Job 22:5 Job 22:9 Job 24:3 Job 24:21 Job 29:13 Job 31:16 Job 31:22 Proverbs 15:25 Psalms 68:5 Psalms 94:6 Psalms 146:9

Vows of, binding

Numbers 30:9

When daughters of priests, to be supported by their fathers

Leviticus 22:13

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