The meaning of “תַּרְבִּית”
Understanding tarbîyth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
increase, unjust gain. - multiplication, i.e. percentage or bonus in addition to principal 1) increment, usury, interest...
תַּרְבִּית
increase, unjust gain. - multiplication, i.e. percentage or bonus in addition to principal 1) increment, usury, interest, bonus
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 25:36 | “Take thou no usury of him, or increase: but fear thy God; that thy brother may live with thee.” Word: תַּרְבִּית (tarbîyth) | |
| 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: תַּרְבִּית (tarbîyth) | |
| Ezekiel 18:17 | “That hath taken off his hand from the poor, that hath not received usury nor increase, hath executed my judgments, hath walked in my statutes; he shall not die for the iniquity of his father, he shall surely live.” Word: תַּרְבִּית (tarbîyth) |