Deuteronomy 15:2
And this is the manner of the release: Every creditor that lendeth aught to his neighbor shall release it ; he shall not exact it of his neighbor, or of his brother; because it is called the LORD'S release.
Webster Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
1At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release.
Cross References
Nehemiah 5:10I likewise, my brethren, and my servants, might exact of them money and corn: I pray you, let us leave off this usury.
Amos 8:4Hear this, O ye that swallow up the needy, even to make 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 from whom ye hope to receive, what thanks have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much in return.
James 2:13For he shall have judgment without mercy that hath shown no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth 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 →