Leviticus 25:36
“Take thou no usury of him, or increase: but fear thy God; that thy brother may live with thee.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Take thou no usury of him, or increase,.... Not only give him somewhat for his present relief, but lend him money to put…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Take thou no usury of him - Usury, at present, signifies unlawful interest for money. Properly, it means the reward or…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 25:23-38
Here is, I. A law concerning the real estates of the Israelites in the land of Canaan, and the transferring of them. 1.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
usury … increase The former was interest on money, the latter on food stuffs and paid in kind. For the important part…
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