Deuteronomy 15:2

And this is the manner of the release: Every creditor that lends 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.

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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 make a release.

3Of a foreigner you may exact it again: but that which is yours with your brother yours hand shall release;

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Cross References

Nehemiah 5:10I likewise, and my brethren, and my servants, might exact of them money and corn: I pray you, let us leave off this interest.

Amos 8:4Hear this, O all of you that swallow up the needy, even to make the poor of the land to fail,

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

Luke 6:34And if all of you lend to them of whom all of you hope to receive, what thank have all of you? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.

James 2:13For he shall have judgment without mercy, that has showed no mercy; and mercy rejoices 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 →

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