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Deuteronomy 15

Deuteronomy 15:8

Generosity in Lending and Giving · Deuteronomy 15:7–11
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Translations

Modern
Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs.
Traditional
But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.
Literal
But you shall surely open your hand to him, and you shall freely loan him what is sufficient for his need, whatever is lacking unto him.
Latin
…sed aperies eam pauperi, et dabis mutuum, quo eum indigere perspexeris.

Original

Hebrew
English
Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs.

Notes

Deuteronomy 15:1–23

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.

Parallels

Matthew 6:1–4

Glossary

Alms Archaeology and the Bible Banker, Banking Beggar Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Debt Deuteronomy, Book of Poor, the Sabbath

Topics

Alms: Commandments and Practices Concerning Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Fraternity: General Scriptures Concerning Helping the Needy Lending: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Poor: Duty To The Hands: (Opened) Liberality The Poor: Give to Liberally Unemployment