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Now she who is a widow indeed, and desolate, has her hope set on God, and continues in petitions and prayers night and day.
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The Truly Desolate Widow
Commentators explain that a "widow indeed" is not just any widow, but one who is truly "desolate" or "left alone." This specifically refers to a woman with no children, grandchildren, or other family to provide for her. Her complete lack of earthly support is the primary characteristic that qualifies her for the church's special care.
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1 Timothy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A widow indeed, and desolate. The word rendered desolate means solitary, alone. It does not necessarily imply the idea of discomfort, whic…
Desolate (μεμονωμενη). Perfect passive participle of μονοω (from μονος), "left alone," old verb, here alone in N.T. Without husban…
19th Century
Anglican
Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate.—St. Paul, after mentioning this exception to the suitable recipients of the…
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This verse gives the characteristics of a true Christian widow. She must be one who is “left all alone,” i.e., she is childless. Such a woman puts …
16th Century
Protestant
She who is really a widow. He expresses his meaning more clearly than before, for he shows that they are really widows who are solitary an…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now she that is a widow indeed A real widow, whom the Jews F18 call (hrwmg) ,…
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Honour widows that are widows indeed, relieve them, and maintain them. It is the duty of children, if their parents are in need and they a…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle instructed Timothy on the use of and abstinence from foods; here he instructs him on the distribution of provisio…
