The meaning of “נֶשֶׁךְ”
Understanding neshek reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
usury. - interest on a debt 1) interest, usury
נֶשֶׁךְ
usury. - interest on a debt 1) interest, usury
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.” Word: נֶשֶׁךְ (neshek) | |
| Leviticus 25:37 | “Thou shalt not give him thy money upon usury, nor lend him thy victuals for increase.” Word: נֶשֶׁךְ (neshek) | |
| Deuteronomy 23:19 | “Thou shalt not lend upon usury to thy brother; usury of money, usury of victuals, usury of any thing that is lent upon usury:” Word: נֶשֶׁךְ (neshek) | |
| Psalms 15:5 | “He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved. ” Word: נֶשֶׁךְ (neshek) | |
| Proverbs 28:8 | “He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.” Word: נֶשֶׁךְ (neshek) |
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