In the King James version
the word - poor - appears 205 times
the word - poorer - appears once
the word - poorest - appears once
the word - poverty - appears 15 times
and
the word - beggar - appears 3 times
the word - destitute - appears 8 times
the word - needy - appears 38 times
the word - penury - appears twice
New International Version references the poor 178 times
In the King James version the word - poor - appears 205 times the word - poorer - appears once the word - poorest - appears once and the word - poverty - appears 15 times
Over 300
407
The magi were priests of the Zoroastrain religion, although most Englsih translations render the word as "wise men". Matthew refers to them visiting the baby Jesus, with three specific mentions. They were never mentioned in Luke's Gospel, where the author chose to refer to poor shepherds instead.
New International Version references the poor 178 times
In the King James version the word - poor - appears 205 times the word - poorer - appears once the word - poorest - appears once and the word - poverty - appears 15 times
Over 300
407
199 times.
Im surprised to have found only one mention of fairness in the Bible.Proverbs 29:14If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure.
There were several poor women mentioned in the Bible. I can name the Mother of Jesus who was so poor they could not even afford an extra donkey so both could ride to betlehem for the census. There was another instance that the Bible mentioins another very poor wowan who deposited her last two coins for the church. Jesus mentioned her as giving more than anybody else because it was all she had.
There are numerous references to the poor in the Bible, with estimates suggesting over 2,000 references. The Bible emphasizes caring for the poor, showing compassion, and providing help and support to those in need. Many passages highlight the importance of justice, mercy, and generosity toward the poor.
The magi were priests of the Zoroastrain religion, although most Englsih translations render the word as "wise men". Matthew refers to them visiting the baby Jesus, with three specific mentions. They were never mentioned in Luke's Gospel, where the author chose to refer to poor shepherds instead.
In the King James version the word - poor - appears 205 times the word - poorer - appears once the word - poorest - appears once and the word - poverty - appears 15 times
The word 'poor' is found 205 times in the King James Version (KJV). It appears 176 times in the NIV so the count varies depending on which translation you use.If you include related words such as poverty, destitute, impoverished, etc. then the count will be larger.
Jesus spoke about the poor 13 times in the Gospels.