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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:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: G1654