1 Timothy 5:5

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Now she who is a widow indeed, and desolate, has her hope set on God, and continues in petitions and prayers night and day.
World English Bible (WEB)
Now{G1161} she that is a widow{G5503} indeed{G3689}, and{G2532} desolate{G3443}{(G5772)}, trusteth{G1679}{(G5758)} in{G1909} God{G2316}, and{G2532} continueth{G4357}{(G5719)} in supplications{G1162} and{G2532} prayers{G4335} night{G3571} and{G2532} day{G2250}.
KJV with Strongs
(5) Now the one who is really a widow and has been left alone is putting her hope upon אֱלֹהִים Elohim and continues in pleading prayers night and day.
The F.O.G
[5] The widow who is truly alone, with no family to support her, has placed all her hope in יהוה. Day and night, she pours out her heart in prayers, maintaining a deep spiritual connection with her Heavenly Father.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And she who is really a widow and desolate, hath hoped upon God, and doth remain in the supplications and in the prayers night and day,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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