Deuteronomy 15:2
And this is the manner of the release: every creditor shall release that which he hath lent unto his neighbor; he shall not exact it of his neighbor and his brother; because Jehovah`s release hath been proclaimed.
American Standard Version
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In Context
1At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release.
Cross References
Nehemiah 5:10And I likewise, my brethren and my servants, do lend them money and grain. I pray you, let us leave off this usury.
Amos 8:4Hear this, O ye that would swallow up the needy, 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 them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? even sinners lend to sinners, to receive again as much.
James 2:13For judgment [is] without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against 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 →