Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Bankruptcy?
14 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Bankruptcy in the Bible
Discover 14 powerful Bible verses about bankruptcy. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential miscellaneous topic.
Top 10 Verses About Bankruptcy
- 1Exodus 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.”
KJV - 2Leviticus 25:35
“And if thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou shalt relieve him: yea, though he be a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with thee. fallen: Heb. his hand faileth relieve: Heb. strengthen”
KJV - 3Leviticus 25:39
“And if thy brother that dwelleth by thee be waxen poor, and be sold unto thee; thou shalt not compel him to serve as a bondservant: compel: Heb. serve thyself with him with the service, etc”
KJV - 4
- 5Deuteronomy 15:7
“If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:”
KJV - 6Deuteronomy 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:”
KJV - 7Nehemiah 5:11
“Restore, I pray you, to them, even this day, their lands, their vineyards, their oliveyards, and their houses, also the hundredth part of the money, and of the corn, the wine, and the oil, that ye exact of them.”
KJV - 8Psalms 37:21
“The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.”
KJV - 9
- 10Proverbs 22:7
“The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender . the lender: Heb. the man that lendeth”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Bankruptcy? (12 Verses)
“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.”
“And if thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou shalt relieve him: yea, though he be a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with thee. fallen: Heb. his hand faileth relieve: Heb. strengthen”
“And if thy brother that dwelleth by thee be waxen poor, and be sold unto thee; thou shalt not compel him to serve as a bondservant: compel: Heb. serve thyself with him with the service, etc”
“At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release.”
“If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:”
“Thou shalt not lend upon usury to thy brother; usury of money, usury of victuals, usury of any thing that is lent upon usury:”
“Restore, I pray you, to them, even this day, their lands, their vineyards, their oliveyards, and their houses, also the hundredth part of the money, and of the corn, the wine, and the oil, that ye exact of them.”
“The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.”
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
“The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender . the lender: Heb. the man that lendeth”
“Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.”
“Hath given forth upon usury, and hath taken increase: shall he then live? he shall not live: he hath done all these abominations; he shall surely die; his blood shall be upon him. blood: Heb. bloods”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Bankruptcy? (2 Verses)
“And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.”
“Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Bankruptcy
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about bankruptcy. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about bankruptcy and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about bankruptcy is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on bankruptcy needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about bankruptcy with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about bankruptcy, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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