The term "uncared" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of being uncared for is addressed throughout Scripture, often in the context of God's compassion and the call for believers to care for one another. The Bible emphasizes the importance of caring for the needy, the poor, the orphaned, and the widowed, reflecting God's own concern for those who are marginalized or neglected.

God's Care for the Uncared

The Bible frequently highlights God's compassion and care for those who are often overlooked by society. In Psalm 68:5, God is described as "a father to the fatherless, a defender of widows," illustrating His special concern for those who lack familial support. Similarly, in Deuteronomy 10:18, it is written that God "executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing."

Jesus' Ministry to the Uncared

Jesus Christ exemplified God's care for the uncared during His earthly ministry. He reached out to the marginalized, including lepers, the blind, and the poor. In Matthew 25:35-36, Jesus teaches that caring for the least of these is akin to caring for Him: "For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you looked after Me; I was in prison and you visited Me."

The Church's Role in Caring for the Uncared

The early church took seriously the call to care for those in need. Acts 6:1-7 describes how the apostles appointed deacons to ensure that the daily distribution of food was not neglected, particularly for the widows. James 1:27 further underscores this responsibility: "Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world."

Warnings Against Neglect

Scripture also warns against neglecting those who are uncared for. In Isaiah 1:17, the prophet calls the people to "learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor; defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow." The failure to care for the needy is seen as a serious moral failing, as illustrated in Ezekiel 16:49, where the sin of Sodom is described as having "pride, excess of food, and prosperous ease, but did not aid the poor and needy."

Practical Application

Believers are encouraged to follow the example of Christ and the early church by actively seeking out and caring for those who are uncared for in their communities. This includes providing for physical needs, offering companionship, and advocating for justice on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves. The call to care for the uncared is a reflection of the love and compassion that God has shown to humanity, and it is a vital aspect of living out one's faith.(a.) Not cared for; not heeded; -- with for.

Sparrows and Altars
... And he thinks to himself, 'If I can say "My King and my God," surely He that takes
care of them will not leave me uncared for.' The unrest of the soul that is ...
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St. Gregory the Great.
... them for centuries. In course of time the rain perforated the uncared-
for vaultings of these shady galleries. Having served for ...
/.../allies/the formation of christendom volume vi/chapter v st gregory the.htm

Building for Community Service
... provided for. But the needs of the young people under sixteen years of age
and many other community needs were still uncared for. The ...
/.../vogt/church cooperation in community life/chapter v building for community.htm

First Evangelistic Efforts
... but we were determined, by the grace of GOD, not to leave T'ung-chau any longer
without the Gospel, nor its teeming thousands to die in uncared-for ignorance ...
/.../taylor/a retrospect/chapter x first evangelistic efforts.htm

The vices and Errors of the Philosophers.
... under the care of Providence; and so, being nearer the earth than the moon, and
below its orbit, they themselves look after what is thus left uncared for; and ...
/.../tatian/tatians address to the greeks/chapter ii the vices and errors.htm

The King's Charge to his Ambassadors
... They may be flung down from the house-tops where they lift up their bold voices,
but He who does not let a sparrow fall to the ground uncared for, will give ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/the kings charge to his.htm

Psalm XXXIII.
... own inheritance" (ver.12): and which not of itself, but by the gift of God, hath
been chosen, that He by possessing it may not suffer it to be uncared for and ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm xxxiii.htm

First Ministry in Jud??a --John's Second Testimony.
... armor and shining helmets, sharp-faced publicans, and, above all, to the great mass
of oppressed peasantry, the 'beasts of the people', uncared for, stricken ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xxv first ministry in judaeajohns.htm

August Herrmann Franke
... Its population was excessively poor and totally uncared for; he laboured as their
pastor, gave relief to the poor in a systematic manner, sought out employment ...
/.../winkworth/christian singers of germany/august herrmann franke.htm

How the Slothful and the Hasty are to be Admonished.
... For, because it braces not itself towards higher things, it lets itself run loose
uncared for in lower desires; and, while not braced with the vigour of lofty ...
/.../leo/writings of leo the great/chapter xv how the slothful.htm

Uncared-for (2 Occurrences)
Uncared-for. Uncared, Uncared-for. Unceasing . Multi-Version
Concordance Uncared-for (2 Occurrences). Leviticus 25:5 ...
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Uncared (1 Occurrence)
...Uncared (1 Occurrence). Jeremiah 14:5 And the roe, giving birth in the field, lets
her young one be uncared for, because there is no grass. (BBE). ...
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Growth (77 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 25:5 That which comes to growth of itself may not be cut, and the grapes
of your uncared-for vines may not be taken off; let it be a year of rest for ...
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Unceasing (11 Occurrences)

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Vines (39 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 25:5 That which comes to growth of itself may not be cut, and the grapes
of your uncared-for vines may not be taken off; let it be a year of rest for ...
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Unbroken (1 Occurrence)

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Litter (1 Occurrence)
... 4. (n.) Disorder or untidiness resulting from scattered rubbish, or from thongs
lying about uncared for; as, a room in a state of litter. ...
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Rizpah (4 Occurrences)
... At any rate, he remembered the uncared-for bones of Jonathan and Saul lying in ignominy
at Jabesh-gilead, whither they had been carried by stealth after the ...
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Careless (10 Occurrences)
... a careless expression. 4. (a.) Not receiving care; uncared for. Int. Standard
Bible Encyclopedia. CARELESS; CARELESSLY. kar'-les, kar ...
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