Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 22:25 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Exodus 22:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 22 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If thou lend money to any of my people that is poor by thee, thou shalt not be to him as an usurer, neither shalt thou lay upon him usury.”
Exodus 22:25 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 22:25
If thou lend money to any of my people that is poor by thee, thou shalt not be to him as an usurer, neither shalt thou lay upon him usury.'My people' (עַמִּי, ammi) emphasizes covenant relationship—they're God's, not just yours. 'Usury' (נֶשֶׁךְ, neshekh) means interest, literally 'bite'—money that bites back, multiplying debt. Charging interest to poor fellow-Israelites is prohibited—loans should be charitable, not profitable. Proverbs 28:8 condemns wealth gained through usury. Nehemiah 5:7-11 shows Nehemiah rebuking usury during post-exilic rebuilding. The principle: don't exploit brothers' ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Exodus 22:25
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“nor take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be shaken.”
“interest of food”
“neither has taken any increase”
“He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance”
“and contended with the nobles and the rulers”
“who has not received interest nor increase”
“my brothers and my servants”
“saying”
“my mother”