Beggar

From: Boyd's Bible Dictionary: B By: James P. Boyd

(asker). Pauperism was discouraged (Lev. 19:10; 25:5-6; Deut. 24:19). Poor invited to feasts (Deut. 14:29; 26:12). Beggars abhorred (Psa. 109:10). In N. T. times beggars had a fixed place to beg (Mark 10:46; Acts 3:2; Luke 16:20).

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