Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Orphans?
16 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Orphans in the Bible
Discover 16 powerful Bible verses about orphans. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential love & relationships topic.
Top 10 Verses About Orphans
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- 2Job 29:12
“Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.”
KJV - 3Psalms 10:14
“Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless. committeth: Heb. leaveth”
KJV - 4Psalms 10:18
“To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no more oppress. oppress: or, terrify”
KJV - 5Psalms 27:10
“When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up. take: Heb. gather me”
KJV - 6Psalms 68:5
“A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.”
KJV - 7Psalms 82:3
“Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. Defend: Heb. Judge”
KJV - 8Psalms 146:9
“The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.”
KJV - 9Isaiah 1:17
“Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. relieve: or, righten”
KJV - 10Zechariah 7:9
“Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother: Execute: Heb. Judge judgment of truth”
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Subtopics of Orphans
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Orphans? (10 Verses)
“Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child.”
“Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.”
“Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless. committeth: Heb. leaveth”
“To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no more oppress. oppress: or, terrify”
“When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up. take: Heb. gather me”
“A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.”
“Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. Defend: Heb. Judge”
“The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.”
“Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. relieve: or, righten”
“Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother: Execute: Heb. Judge judgment of truth”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Orphans? (6 Verses)
“Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. alms: or, righteousness of your: or, with your”
“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
“I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. comfortless: or, orphans”
“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
“Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Orphans
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about orphans. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about orphans and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about orphans is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on orphans needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about orphans with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about orphans, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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