2007-04-05 07:24:19 · 5 answers · asked by jonathan R 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
something that you give to the poor
2007-04-05 07:28:59 · answer #1 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mat 6:1 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.
Greek for 1654 eleemosune {el-eh-ay-mos-oo'-nay}
TDNT Reference Root Word
TDNT - 2:485,222 from 1656
Part of Speech
1) mercy, pity
a) esp. as exhibited in giving alms, charity
2) the benefaction itself, a donation to the poor, alms
2007-04-05 14:32:44 · answer #2 · answered by Theophilus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alms or almsgiving exists in a number of religions. In general, it involves giving materially to another as an act of religious virtue. In Abrahamic religions, alms are given as charity to benefit the poor. In Buddhism, alms are given by lay people to monks to nurture laic virtue, merit and blessings and to ensure monastic continuity.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alms
2007-04-05 14:27:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's usually meant when giving to charity!
2007-04-05 14:27:42 · answer #4 · answered by kramaster 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dfsdfasdfasdf (10 pts right here)
2007-04-05 14:27:49 · answer #5 · answered by cpt_the_super_shark 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋