Deuteronomy 15:2

And this is the maner of the freedome: euery creditour shall quite ye lone of his hand which he hath lent to his neighbour: he shall not aske it againe of his neighbour, nor of his brother: for the yeere of the Lords freedome is proclaimed.

Geneva Bible 1599

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 terme of seuen yeeres thou shalt make a freedome.

3Of a stranger thou mayest require it: but that which thou hast with thy brother, thine hand shall remit:

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Cross References

Nehemiah 5:10For euen I, my brethren, and my seruants doe lende them money and corne: I pray you, let vs leaue off this burden.

Amos 8:4Heare this, O yee that swallowe vp the poore, that ye may make the needie of the lande to fayle,

Matthew 6:14For if ye doe forgiue men their trespasses, your heauenly Father will also forgiue you.

Luke 6:34And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receiue, what thanke shall yee haue? for euen the sinners lend to sinners, to receiue the like.

James 2:13For there shalbe condemnation merciles to him that sheweth not mercie, and mercie reioyceth against condemnation.

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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