Deuteronomy 15:2

And this is the manner of the release: Every creditor shall release that which he has lent to his neighbor. He shall not exact it from his neighbor and his brother, because LORD's release has been proclaimed.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

And this is the manner of the release: Every creditor that lendeth ought unto his neighbour shall release it; he shall not exact it of his neighbour, or of his brother; because it is called the LORD’S release.

In Context

1At the end of every seven years thou shall make a release.

3From a foreigner thou may exact it, but whatever of thine is with thy brother, thy hand shall release.

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Cross References

Nehemiah 5:10And I likewise, my brothers and my servants, lend them money and grain. I pray you, let us leave off this usury.

Amos 8:4Hear this, O ye who would swallow up a needy man, and cause the poor of the land to fail,

Matthew 6:14For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Luke 6:34And if ye lend to whom ye hope to receive, what credit is for you? For even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again.

James 2:13For the judgment is merciless to him who did no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 15:2-12

The Year of Release. ( b. c. 1451.) 1 At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release. 2 And this is the manner of the release: Every creditor that lendeth ought unto his neighbour shall release it; he shall not exact it of his neighbour, or of his brother; because it is called the Lord 's release. 3 Of a foreigner thou mayest exact it again: but that which is thine with thy brother thine hand shall release; 4 Save when there shall be no poor among you; for the Lord shall greatly bless thee in the land… Read the whole commentary →

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