Deuteronomy 15:2 Meaning
And this is the manner of the release: Every creditor that lendeth ought unto his neighbour shall release it; he shall not exact it of his neighbour, or of his brother; because it is called the LORD'S release.
Context Explained
1At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release.
2And this is the manner of the release: Every creditor that lendeth ought unto his neighbour shall release it; he shall not exact it of his neighbour, or of his brother; because it is called the LORD'S release.
3Of a foreigner thou mayest exact it again: but that which is thine with thy brother thine hand shall release;
4Save when there shall be no poor among you; for the LORD shall greatly bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it:
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 18:27
The parable of the unforgiving servant illustrates the importance of forgiving debts.
Romans 13:8
Paul emphasizes the importance of love as a fulfillment of the law, which includes forgiving debts.
Source: Deuteronomy 15:2