Deuteronomy 24:6

No man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge: for he taketh a man's life to pledge.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 24:6

BSB
Do not take a pair of millstones or even an upper millstone as security for a debt, because that would be taking one's livelihood as security.
AKJV
No man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge: for he takes a man's life to pledge.
CPDV
You shall not accept an upper or lower millstone as collateral. For then he will have placed his life with you.
ERV
No man shall take the mill or the upper millstone to pledge: for he taketh a man's life to pledge.
NHEB
No man shall take the mill or the upper millstone to pledge; for he takes a life in pledge.
SMT
He shall not take the two mill-stones as a pledge, and the rider, for it is taking the soul as a pledge.

Commentary for Deuteronomy 24:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 24:6
Summary
Essential tools cannot be seized as collateral
Event
Millstone pledge prohibition
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Law