Scripture about widows and orphans12/28/2022 In traditional Hebrew biblical thought, a child who has a mother but no father is considered an orphan. The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob highlights two of the His major roles: He is a Father, and He is a Husband. “ You shall not afflict any widow or fatherless child” (Ex. The Lord makes it clear that He insists on justice for the fatherless and widows: “ …Cursed is the one who perverts the justice due the stranger, the fatherless, and widow…” (Deut. The Hebrew word for “defender” is da-YAHN, literally, judge. The Hebrew word for “fatherless” is yeh-toe-MEEM, and the word for “widows” is ahl-mah-NOTE. King David gave us the most quoted psalm about these beloved ones of God: “ A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy habitation” (Psalm 68:5). The Lord is reminding us this month that He has not forgotten anyone-especially orphans and widows. Dear Mishpocha (Family), Orphans and Widows
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