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Galatians 4:27
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Galatians 4:27
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27 For it is written,
“Rejoice, you childless one, you who bear no children,
burst into song and shout, you who endure no birth pangs,
for the children of the desolate woman are more numerous
than the children of the one who is married.”(A)
Galatians 4:27
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Galatians 4:27
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Isaiah 54:1-5
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Isaiah 54:1-5
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The Eternal Covenant of Peace
54 Shout for joy, O barren one who has borne no children;
burst into song and shout,
you who have not been in labor!
For the children of the desolate woman will be more
than the children of the one who is married, says the Lord.(A)
2 Enlarge the site of your tent,
and let the curtains of your habitations be stretched out;
do not hold back; lengthen your cords
and strengthen your stakes.(B)
3 For you will spread out to the right and to the left,
and your descendants will possess nations
and will settle desolate towns.(C)
4 Do not fear, for you will not be ashamed;
do not be discouraged, for you will not suffer disgrace,
for you will forget the shame of your youth,
and the disgrace of your widowhood you will remember no more.(D)
5 For your Maker is your husband;
the Lord of hosts is his name;
the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer;
the God of the whole earth he is called.(E)
Isaiah 54:1-5
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Isaiah 54:1-5
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The Future Glory of Zion
54 “Sing, barren woman,(A)
you who never bore a child;
burst into song, shout for joy,(B)
you who were never in labor;(C)
because more are the children(D) of the desolate(E) woman
than of her who has a husband,(F)”
says the Lord.
2 “Enlarge the place of your tent,(G)
stretch your tent curtains wide,
do not hold back;
lengthen your cords,
strengthen your stakes.(H)
3 For you will spread out to the right and to the left;
your descendants(I) will dispossess nations(J)
and settle in their desolate(K) cities.
4 “Do not be afraid;(L) you will not be put to shame.(M)
Do not fear disgrace;(N) you will not be humiliated.
You will forget the shame of your youth(O)
and remember no more the reproach(P) of your widowhood.(Q)
5 For your Maker(R) is your husband(S)—
the Lord Almighty is his name—
the Holy One(T) of Israel is your Redeemer;(U)
he is called the God of all the earth.(V)
Psalm 113:9
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Psalm 113:9
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9 He gives the barren woman a home,
making her the joyous mother of children.
Praise the Lord!(A)
Psalm 113:9
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Psalm 113:9
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9 He settles the childless(A) woman in her home
as a happy mother of children.
Praise the Lord.
Ruth 4:14-16
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Ruth 4:14-16
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14 Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without next-of-kin,[a] and may his name be renowned in Israel!(A) 15 He shall be to you a restorer of life and a nourisher of your old age, for your daughter-in-law who loves you, who is more to you than seven sons, has borne him.”(B) 16 Then Naomi took the child and laid him in her bosom and became his nurse.
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Ruth 4:14-16
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Ruth 4:14-16
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14 The women(A) said to Naomi: “Praise be to the Lord,(B) who this day has not left you without a guardian-redeemer.(C) May he become famous throughout Israel! 15 He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. For your daughter-in-law,(D) who loves you and who is better to you than seven sons,(E) has given him birth.”
16 Then Naomi took the child in her arms and cared for him.
1 Samuel 2:5
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1 Samuel 2:5
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5 Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread,
but those who were hungry are fat with spoil.
The barren has borne seven,
but she who has many children is forlorn.(A)
1 Samuel 2:5
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1 Samuel 2:5
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1 Timothy 5:5
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1 Timothy 5:5
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5 The real widow, left alone, has set her hope on God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day,(A)
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1 Timothy 5:5
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1 Timothy 5:5
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5 The widow who is really in need(A) and left all alone puts her hope in God(B) and continues night and day to pray(C) and to ask God for help.
Isaiah 49:21
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Isaiah 49:21
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21 Then you will say in your heart,
“Who has borne me these?
I was bereaved and barren,
exiled and put away—
so who has reared these?
I was left all alone—
where, then, have these come from?”(A)
2 Samuel 13:20
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2 Samuel 13:20
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20 Her brother Absalom said to her, “Has Amnon your brother been with you? Be quiet for now, my sister; he is your brother; do not take this to heart.” So Tamar remained, a desolate woman, in her brother Absalom’s house.(A)
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2 Samuel 13:20
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2 Samuel 13:20
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20 Her brother Absalom said to her, “Has that Amnon, your brother, been with you? Be quiet for now, my sister; he is your brother. Don’t take this thing to heart.” And Tamar lived in her brother Absalom’s house, a desolate woman.
Ruth 1:11-13
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Ruth 1:11-13
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11 But Naomi said, “Turn back, my daughters. Why will you go with me? Do I still have sons in my womb that they may become your husbands?(A) 12 Turn back, my daughters, go your way, for I am too old to have a husband. Even if I thought there was hope for me, even if I should have a husband tonight and bear sons, 13 would you then wait until they were grown? Would you then refrain from marrying? No, my daughters, it has been far more bitter for me than for you, because the hand of the Lord has turned against me.”(B)
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Ruth 1:11-13
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Ruth 1:11-13
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11 But Naomi said, “Return home, my daughters. Why would you come with me? Am I going to have any more sons, who could become your husbands?(A) 12 Return home, my daughters; I am too old to have another husband. Even if I thought there was still hope for me—even if I had a husband tonight and then gave birth to sons— 13 would you wait until they grew up?(B) Would you remain unmarried for them? No, my daughters. It is more bitter(C) for me than for you, because the Lord’s hand has turned against me!(D)”
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