Leviticus 25:37

Thou shalt not give him thy money upon usury, nor lend him thy victuals for increase.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Leviticus 25:37

BSB
You must not lend him your silver at interest or sell him your food for profit.
AKJV
You shall not give him your money on usury, nor lend him your victuals for increase.
CPDV
You shall not give him your money by usury, nor exact from him an overabundance of produce.
ERV
Thou shalt not give him thy money upon usury, nor give him thy victuals for increase.
NHEB
You shall not lend him your money at interest, nor give him your food for profit.
SMT
Thy silver thou shalt not give to him upon interest, and upon increase thou shalt not give him thy food.

Commentary for Leviticus 25:37

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Leviticus 25:37
Summary
No interest on loans or grain; aid without profit
Place
Israel
Event
Extended usury prohibition
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law