What does the Bible say about single parenting?

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The Bible teaches that God sees and sustains single parents, calling his people to faithfulness, purity, and compassionate care within difficult family circumstances. Isaiah 54:5-8 portrays the Lord as the faithful husband and redeemer of his people, offering special comfort to those who feel abandoned or alone. Genesis 2:18 affirms that human beings were made for loving companionship, while Hebrews 13:4 honors marriage as God’s good design. Yet Deuteronomy 24:1-22 shows God’s concern for the vulnerable, including those facing loss and economic hardship, and calls his people to practical mercy. Single parents are not outside God’s covenant care; in Christ, the church should receive, support, and encourage them in holiness and hope.