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1 Timothy 5

1 Tim. 5:5 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Now
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
she that
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
is
ontos (Greek #3689)
really
KJV usage: certainly, clean, indeed, of a truth, verily.
Pronounce: on'-toce
Origin: adverb of the oblique cases of 5607
a widow
chera (Greek #5503)
a widow (as lacking a husband), literally or figuratively
KJV usage: widow.
Pronounce: khay'-rah
Origin: feminine of a presumed derivative apparently from the base of 5490 through the idea of deficiency
indeed
ontos (Greek #3689)
really
KJV usage: certainly, clean, indeed, of a truth, verily.
Pronounce: on'-toce
Origin: adverb of the oblique cases of 5607
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
desolate
monoo (Greek #3443)
to isolate, i.e. bereave
KJV usage: be desolate.
Pronounce: mon-o'-o
Origin: from 3441
, trusteth
elpizo (Greek #1679)
to expect or confide
KJV usage: (have, thing) hope(-d) (for), trust.
Pronounce: el-pid'-zo
Origin: from 1680
in
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
continueth in
prosmeno (Greek #4357)
to stay further, i.e. remain in a place, with a person; figuratively, to adhere to, persevere in
KJV usage: abide still, be with, cleave unto, continue in (with).
Pronounce: pros-men'-o
Origin: from 4314 and 3306
supplications
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
deesis (Greek #1162)
a petition
KJV usage: prayer, request, supplication.
Pronounce: deh'-ay-sis
Origin: from 1189
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
prayers
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
proseuche (Greek #4335)
prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)
KJV usage: X pray earnestly, prayer.
Pronounce: pros-yoo-khay'
Origin: from 4336
night
nux (Greek #3571)
"night" (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: (mid-)night.
Pronounce: noox
Origin: a primary word
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
day
hemera (Greek #2250)
day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context)
KJV usage: age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
Pronounce: hay-mer'-ah
Origin: feminine (with 5610 implied) of a derivative of ἧμαι (to sit; akin to the base of 1476) meaning tame, i.e. gentle
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Day,
God,
Night,
Prayer,
Widow

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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a widow.
1 Tim. 5:3• 3Honour widows that are widows indeed; (1 Tim. 5:3)
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Rom. 1:5,12,20‑21• 5through whom we received grace and apostleship unto obedience of faith among all the Gentiles in behalf of his name;
 12that is, to be comforted together among you through the faith which is in one another, both yours and mine.
 20For the invisible things of him from [the] world's creation are perceived, being understood by the works, both his eternal power and Godhead, that they might be inexcusable.
 21Because, having known God, they glorified him not as God nor were thankful, but became vain in their thoughts, and their heart void of understanding was darkened. (Rom. 1:5,12,20‑21)
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1 Cor. 7:32• 32But I would have you to be without care. The unmarried careth for the things of the Lord, how he shall please the Lord; (1 Cor. 7:32)
and desolate.
Isa. 3:26•  (Isa. 3:26)
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Isa. 49:21•  (Isa. 49:21)
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Isa. 54:1•  (Isa. 54:1)
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Lam. 1:13•  (Lam. 1:13)
trusteth.
Ruth 2:12•  (Ruth 2:12)
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Psa. 91:4•  (Psa. 91:4)
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Isa. 12:2•  (Isa. 12:2)
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Isa. 50:10•  (Isa. 50:10)
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1 Cor. 7:32• 32But I would have you to be without care. The unmarried careth for the things of the Lord, how he shall please the Lord; (1 Cor. 7:32)
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1 Peter 3:5• 5For thus also heretofore the holy women that hoped in God adorned themselves, being subject to their own husbands; (1 Peter 3:5)
continueth.
Luke 2:37• 37{i}and{/i} she was a widow up to eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers. (Luke 2:37)
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Luke 18:1,7• 1And he spoke also a parable to them, to the purport that they should always pray, and not faint,
 7And shall not God at all avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, and he bears long as to them. (Luke 18:1,7)
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Acts 26:7• 7unto which our twelve tribes earnestly serving night and day hope to arrive. And concerning this hope I am accused by Jews, O King. (Acts 26:7)
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Eph. 6:18• 18with all prayer and supplication praying in every season in [the] Spirit, and thereunto watching with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints, (Eph. 6:18)
• She is desolate, being without human resources; her confidence is in God she "trusteth in God" and she is dependent upon God. (“Warnings Against Worldliness and Instruction in Piety: 1 Timothy 5” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Now she who is a widow indeed, and is left alone, has put her hope in God, and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.

W. Kelly Translation

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Now she that is a widow indeed, and left desolate, hath set her hope on God and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.