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Deuteronomy 15:2 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Deuteronomy 15:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 15 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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. creditor: Heb. master of the lending of his hand”
Deuteronomy 15:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 15:2
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. Creditors must release debts owed by fellow Israelites every seventh year. This radical provision prevented debt from becoming perpetual slavery and maintained economic mobility.The phrase shall not exact it makes debt forgiveness mandatory, not optional. This was not encouraged charity but commanded justice. God's economic law required periodic cancellation of debts among covenant broth...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 15:2
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“For he shall have judgment without mercy”
“he forgave them both. Which of them therefore will love him most?,And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?,,,,,,,,”
“what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners”
“his lord commanded him to be sold”
“and contended with the nobles and the rulers”
“you who desire to swallow up the needy”
“as we also forgive our debtors.”
“[say they]”