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1 | What were the rights of widows? | 1 Tim 5:3 | Diomede | 222108 | ||
What were the rights of widows in Bible times? It seems to me that through outthe whole Bible God is concerned that the widows be looked after and not taken advantage of. Is this because, without a husband they were more vulnerable, and didn't have so many rights if they were on their own? Did this change if they widowed but had a son? Can anyone claify for me what a widow could and couldn't do, and/or recommend any good materail on the subject. Thank you. |
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2 | What were the rights of widows? | 1 Tim 5:3 | Makarios | 222109 | ||
Greetings Diomede, Perhaps the best passages from Scripture that touch upon the subject of the provision for widows are: Exodus 22:22; Deut. 26:12; The Book of Ruth; 1 Timothy 5:3-16; Mark 12:42-44; Luke 2:36-38 and 21:1-4; and John 19:25-27. As for what a widow could or could not do (expectations as far as the church was concerned), there is no better passage for study than 1 Tim. 5:3-16. It is also highly instructive to review the Gospel accounts: John 19:25-27 showing Jesus providing for Mary, a widow, while dying on the cross. The Book of Ruth is a book about widows: how they lived, what they did, and how they were viewed by society, as well as showing God's provision and ultimate grace. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3 | widows rights | 1 Tim 5:3 | Diomede | 222159 | ||
Thanks. I guess what I'm really wanting to know is the background behind those Bible verses. From the verses I've read about widows in the Bible it seems to me that God was concerned that they be looked after and not taken advantage of. So my question is, why was that nessasary? What rights did they have. The verses suggest that they lost rights when their husbands died. Could they run a business, own property etc. | ||||||
4 | widows rights | 1 Tim 5:3 | sonofmom | 222164 | ||
Hi Diomede, Yes you are right in your assumption that God was concerned about these widows being looked after. Also God wants no one to be taken advantage of, and much less does He want His people to take advantage of others Now. Was that necessary? We must analyze the cultural recognition that women typically beheld during that historical period. Women were most often treated as second class citizens as to the point of their word was no good in the court of law, without the testimony of two witnesses to reinforce it. This would have been a very difficult climate in which to succeed in a private business venture, much unlike the 'glass ceiling' that is being purported today. |
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