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widows

Meaning of “widows”

Women whose husbands have died.

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26 occurrences24 verses14 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 22:24

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Acts 6:1
AND in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
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1611 witness · Acts 6:1 · retained source text

¶ And in those dayes when the number of the Disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrewes, because their widowes were neglected in the daily ministration.

Acts 9:39
Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
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1611 witness · Acts 9:39 · retained source text

Then Peter arose and went with them: when he was come, they brought him into the vpper chamber: And all the widowes stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while shee was with them.

Acts 9:41
And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.
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1611 witness · Acts 9:41 · retained source text

And he gaue her his hand, and lift her vp: and when hee had called the Saints & widowes, presented her aliue.

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