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alms

Related Ideas:

merciful deeds for the poor

Definition:

The term "alms" refers to money, food, or other things that are given to help poor people.

• Often the giving of alms was seen by people as something that their religion required them to do in order to be righteous.
• Jesus said that giving alms should not be done publicly for the purpose of getting other people to notice.
• This term could be translated as "money" or "gifts to poor people" or "help for the poor."

Bible References:

• Acts 03:1-3
• Matthew 06:01
• Matthew 06:03

Word Data:

• Strong's: G1654

Forms Found in the English ULB:

alms, merciful deeds ... for the poor