Bible/Topics/WIDOWS
WIDOWS[edit | edit source]
Torrey's New Topical Textbook[edit | edit source]
Character of true
GOD
Exhorted to trust in God
SHOULD NOT BE
SHOULD BE
21
When young, exposed to may temptations
SAINTS
THE WICKED
Curse for perverting judgment of
Woe to those who oppress
Blessings on those who relieve
A type of Zion in affliction
Were released from all obligation to former husbands
Were clothed in mourning after the decease of husbands
Reproach connected with
Increase of, threatened as a punishment
LAWS RESPECTING
13; 4:4,5; Mt 22:24-26
Intermarrying with, of kings considered treason
Not to be deplored by, considered a great calamity
Were under the special protection of God
Were frequently oppressed and persecuted
Specially taken care of by the Church
Often devoted themselves entirely to God's service
Instances of great liberality in
ILLUSTRATIVE OF