WIDOWS
Torrey's New Topical Textbook
Character of true
Exhorted to trust in God
Though poor, may be liberal
When young, exposed to may temptations
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
Allowed to marry again
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
GOD
Surely hears the cry of
Judges for
Relieves
Establishes the border of
Will witness against oppressors of
SHOULD NOT BE
Afflicted
Oppressed
Treated with violence
Deprived of raiment in pledge
SHOULD BE
Pleaded for
Honoured, if widows indeed
Relieved by their friends
Relieved by the Church
Visited in affliction
Allowed to share in our blessings
SAINTS
THE WICKED
Do no good to
Send, away empty
Take pledges from
Reject the cause of
Vex
Make a prey of
Slay
LAWS RESPECTING
Not to be oppressed
Raiment of, not to be taken in pledge by creditors
Bound to perform their vows
Not to intermarry with priests
To be allowed to glean in fields and vineyards
To have a share of the triennial tithe
To share in public rejoicings
When daughters of priests and childless to partake of the holy things
When left childless, to be married by their husband's nearest of kin
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