Nehemiah 5:10

I likewise, and my brethren, and my servants, might exact of them money and corn: I pray you, let us leave off this usury.

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 5:10

BSB
I, as well as my brothers and my servants, have been lending the people money and grain. Please, let us stop this usury.
AKJV
I likewise, and my brothers, and my servants, might exact of them money and corn: I pray you, let us leave off this usury.
CPDV
Both I and my brothers, with my servants, have lent money and grain to many. Let us agree not to ask for its return. Let us forgive the other money that is owed to us.
ERV
And I likewise, my brethren and my servants, do lend them money and corn on usury. I pray you, let us leave off this usury.
NHEB
I likewise, my brothers and my servants, lend them money and grain. Please let us stop this usury.
SMT
And also I, my brethren and my young men exacting upon them silver and grain: we will leave off now this debt.

Commentary for Nehemiah 5:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Nehemiah 5:10
Summary
Nehemiah models voluntary financial restraint.
Place
Judah
Event
Refusing to exact profits personally
Estimated Time Period
c. 445 BC
Category
Narrative