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# alms #
## Definition: ##
The term "alms" refers to money, food, or other things that are given to help poor people.
* Often the giving of alms was seen by people as something that their religion required them to do in order to be righteous.
* Jesus said that giving alms should not be done publicly for the purpose of getting other people to notice.
* This term could be translated as "money" or "gifts to poor people" or "help for the poor."
## Bible References: ##
* [Acts 03:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/act/03/01)
* [Matthew 06:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/mat/06/01)
* [Matthew 06:3-4](rc://en/tn/help/mat/06/03)
## Word Data:##
* Strong's: G1654