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# alms
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## Related Ideas:
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merciful deeds for the poor
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## Definition:
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The term "alms" refers to money, food, or other things that are given to help poor people.
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* 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.
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* This term could be translated as "money" or "gifts to poor people" or "help for the poor."
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## Bible References:
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* [Acts 03:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/act/03/01)
* [Matthew 06:01](rc://en/tn/help/mat/06/01)
* [Matthew 06:03](rc://en/tn/help/mat/06/03)
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## Word Data:
* Strong's: G1654
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## Forms Found in the English ULB:
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alms, merciful deeds ... for the poor