Translations
Modern
You are to stand outside while the man to whom you are lending brings the security out to you.
Traditional
Thou shalt stand abroad, and the man to whom thou dost lend shall bring out the pledge abroad unto thee.
Literal
You shall stand outside, and the man to whom you lend it shall bring out to you the pledge outside.
Latin
…sed stabis foris, et ille tibi proferet quod habuerit.
Original
Hebrew
English
You are to stand outside while the man to whom you are lending brings the security out to you.
Notes
stand outside: Even a person who owed money had to be treated with dignity. The law protected the person from unnecessary shame.
When collecting a debt, the lender had to wait outside. The lender was not allowed to enter the debtor’s home and invade the debtor’s privacy.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Debt Deuteronomy, Book of Neighbor Poor, the
Topics
Castle for the Doctrine, |The House is My Castle| Creditor: Laws Concerning Creditors: Might Demand: Pledges Domicile: Rights of House: |A Man's Castle| Lending: General Scriptures Concerning Pawn: General Scriptures Concerning Pledge: A Creditor Must not Enter the House of a Debtor to Take Surety (Guarantee): General Scriptures Concerning