Deuteronomy 15:3

Of a foreigner thou mayest exact it again: but that which is thine with thy brother thine hand shall release;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 15:3

BSB

You may collect something from a foreigner, but you must forgive whatever your brother owes you.

AKJV

Of a foreigner you may exact it again: but that which is your with your brother your hand shall release;

CPDV

From the sojourner and the new arrival, you may require its return. From your fellow countryman and neighbor, you will not have the power to request its return.

ERV

Of a foreigner thou mayest exact it: but whatsoever of thine is with thy brother thine hand shall release.

NHEB

Of a foreigner you may exact it: but whatever of yours is with your brother your hand shall release.

SMT

Foreigners thou shalt exact of, and what shall be to thee with thy brother thine hand shall remit:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 15:3

OfaforeignerH5237AdjectivethoumayestexactH5065VerbitagainbutthatwhichisthinewiththybrotherH251Noun MasculinethinehandH3027Noun FeminineshallreleaseH8058Verb

Commentary for Deuteronomy 15:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 15:3

Summary

Foreign debtors remain obligated to repay loans

Event

Foreign debt collection allowed

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC