Nehemiah 5:7

And after turning it over in my mind, I made a protest to the chiefs and the rulers, and said to them, Every one of you is taking interest from his countryman. And I got together a great meeting of protest.

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In The King James Version

Then I consulted with myself, and I rebuked the nobles, and the rulers, and said unto them, Ye exact usury, every one of his brother. And I set a great assembly against them.

In Context

6And on hearing their outcry and what they said I was very angry.

8And I said to them, We have given whatever we were able to give, to make our brothers the Jews free, who were servants and prisoners of the nations: and would you now give up your brothers for a price, and are they to become our property? Then they said nothing, answering not a word.

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Cross References

Exodus 22:25If you let any of the poor among my people have the use of your money, do not be a hard creditor to him, and do not take interest.

Leviticus 25:36Take no interest from him, in money or in goods, but have the fear of your God before you, and let your brother make a living among you.

Deuteronomy 23:19Do not take interest from an Israelite on anything, money or food or any other goods, which you let him have:

2 Chronicles 19:6And said to the judges, Take care what you do, for you are judging not for man but for the Lord, and he is with you in the decisions you give.

Psalms 4:4\4:3\See how the Lord has made great his mercy for me; the Lord will give ear to my cry.

Psalms 15:5He who does not put out his money at interest, or for payment give false decisions against men who have done no wrong. He who does these things will never be moved.

Matthew Henry on Nehemiah 5:7-14

Grievances of the Poor Redressed. ( b. c. 445.) 6 And I was very angry when I heard their cry and these words. 7 Then I consulted with myself, and I rebuked the nobles, and the rulers, and said unto them, Ye exact usury, every one of his brother. And I set a great assembly against them. 8 And I said unto them, We after our ability have redeemed our brethren the Jews, which were sold unto the heathen; and will ye even sell your brethren? or shall they be sold unto us? Then held they their peace, and found nothing… Read the whole commentary →

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