Translations
Modern
…if only you obey the LORD your God and are careful to follow all these commandments I am giving you today.
Traditional
Only if thou carefully hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to do all these commandments which I command thee this day.
Literal
…only if you listen carefully to the voice of YHWH your God, with care to observe all this command that I command you today.
Latin
Si tamen audieris vocem Domini Dei tui, et custodieris universa quæ jussit, et quæ ego hodie præcipio tibi, benedicet tibi, ut pollicitus est.
Original
Hebrew
English
…if only you obey the LORD your God and are careful to follow all these commandments I am giving you today.
Notes
The law of Moses included rules about borrowing and lending. Here, God commanded Israel to cancel debts in the seventh year and to lend generously to the poor.
These laws helped poor people survive times of need. They also placed limits on the wealthy so they would not take advantage of those who were vulnerable.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Banker, Banking Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Debt Deuteronomy, Book of Feasts and Festivals of Israel Humility Poor, the Sabbath
Topics
Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience God: Providence of Lending: General Scriptures Concerning Poor: Duty To Sabbatic Year: Creditors Required to Release Debtors In