Bible dictionary for children
Widow
A widow is a woman whose spouse has died.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A widow is a woman whose spouse has died. In many ancient settings, losing a spouse also meant losing important financial protection.
Talk about it
What might we miss if we judge a gift only by its size?
An example from the Bible
Luke describes a poor widow giving two small coins. Jesus notices her circumstances, not simply the amount others can see.
Read Luke 21:2 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Luke 21:2
He saw a certain poor widow casting in two small brass coins.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
