Deuteronomy 15:2

This is the way it shall be done: every creditor shall release that which he has lent to his neighbor. He shall not require payment from his neighbor and his brother, because the LORD’s release has been proclaimed.

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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, you shall cancel debts.

3Of a foreigner you may require it; but whatever of yours is with your brother, your hand shall release.

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Cross References

Nehemiah 5:10I likewise, my brothers and my servants, lend them money and grain. Please let us stop this usury.

Amos 8:4Hear this, you who desire to swallow up the needy, and cause the poor of the land to fail,

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

Luke 6:34If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive back as much.

James 2:13For judgment is without mercy to him who has shown 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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