What does Khen mean in Hebrew?
What does Khen mean in Hebrew?
The Hebrew word khen was consistently used to describe those who were special to God… they were favoured (khen), which was a gift in itself. When God favours you, you are gifted. The Hebrew people were favoured by God.
Who does God consider the poor?
Psalm 41:1 Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the Lord delivers him; Psalm 72:12 For he delivers the needy when he calls, the poor and him who has no helper. Proverbs 14:21 Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
Why is the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer?
Breaking out of the poverty trap is difficult of course, but one of the key factors that have been observed in both rich and poor countries, is investment in education and other human capital.
Does God love the poor?
Scripture is full of evidence that the poor are dear to God’s heart. He equates kindness to the poor with showing honor to Him. To be people after God’s heart, we must defend the weak and fatherless, share our food with the hungry, be openhanded toward the needy and proclaim to the poor: “God loves you.
How does God see the poor?
Proverbs 14:31 (NIV) “He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.”
Why does God care about the poor?
Besides love for creation, another reason for God’s caring for the poor is man’s redemption, which can only be achieved by selfless love. After all, human selfishness, starting with Adam and Eve’s wish to become like gods, is the source of sins violating divine will.
What does the Lord say about blessing others?
Proverbs 22:9 – He who has a generous eye will be blessed, For he gives of his bread to the poor. Proverbs 11:25-26 – The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself. The people will curse him who withholds grain, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
What does the Lord want us to do?
God wants to give you a purpose. He wants to bestow divine wisdom on you. It’s not like God is holding out on you to make you miserable. He desires you to have a joyful, ambitious, purposeful life.
Does God need us to do his work?
God doesn’t need us to accomplish tasks for him (Psalm 115:3). A needed characteristic of divinity is sovereignty. You can’t claim to be God if you don’t have the power to do whatever you want on your own.