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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Timothy 5:5
18th Century
Theologian
A widow indeed, and desolate. The word rendered desolate means solitary, alone. It does not necessarily imply the idea of discomfort, whic…
AT Robertson
On 1 Timothy 5:5
Desolate (μεμονωμενη). Perfect passive participle of μονοω (from μονος), "left alone," old verb, here alone in N.T. Without husban…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Timothy 5:5
19th Century
Bishop
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Timothy 5:5
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 …
John Calvin
On 1 Timothy 5:5
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On 1 Timothy 5:5
17th Century
Pastor
Now she that is a widow indeed
A real widow, whom the Jews F18 call (hrwmg) ,…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Timothy 5:3–8
17th Century
Minister
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…