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Deuteronomy 15

Deuteronomy 15:9

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

Modern
Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin.
Traditional
Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the Lord against thee, and it be sin unto thee.
Literal
Beware for yourself, lest there be a wicked thought in your heart, saying, “The seventh year is near, the year of release,” and your eye is evil against your poor brother, and you give to him nothing, and he cries out against you to YHWH, and it becomes sin among you.
Latin
Cave ne forte subrepat tibi impia cogitatio, et dicas in corde tuo: Appropinquat septimus annus remissionis: et avertas oculos tuos a paupere fratre tuo, nolens ei quod postulat mutuum commodare: ne clamet contra te ad Dominum, et fiat tibi in peccatum.

Original

Hebrew
English
Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin.

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 Fear of God: A Motive of Obedience Fraternity: General Scriptures Concerning Lending: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Poor: Duty To Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Sabbatic Year: Called Year of Release The Feast of Sabbatical Year: Release of, not to Hinder the Exercise of Benevolence Year of Release