Deuteronomy 15:2
This is the way of the release: every creditor shall release that which he has lent to his neighbor; he shall not exact it of his neighbor and his brother; because the Lord's release has been proclaimed.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
1At the end of every seven years you shall make a release.
3Of a foreigner you may exact it: but whatever of your is with your brother your hand shall release.
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 →