Deuteronomy 15:8

But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 15:8

BSB
Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs.
AKJV
But you shall open your hand wide to him, and shall surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wants.
CPDV
Instead, you shall open your hand to the poor, and you shall lend to him whatever you perceive him to need.
ERV
but thou shalt surely open thine hand unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need in that which he wanteth.
NHEB
but you shall surely open your hand to him, and shall surely lend him sufficient for his need, which he lacks.
SMT
For opening, thou shalt open thy hand to him, and lending, thou shalt lend him a sufficiency for his want which he shall want.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 15:8

ButthoushaltopenH6605VerbthinehandH3027Noun FemininewideH6605VerbuntohimandshaltsurelyH5670VerblendH5670VerbhimsufficientH1767PrepositionforhisneedH4270Noun MasculineinthatwhichhewantethH2637Verb

Commentary for Deuteronomy 15:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 15:8
Summary
Generous lending required for genuine necessities
Event
Generous lending commanded
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
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