Deuteronomy 15:2

Conservative English Version

(SEE 15:1)

Cross References

Nehemiah 10:31

We won't buy goods or grain on the Sabbath or on any other sacred day, not even from foreigners. Every seven years we will let our fields rest, and we will cancel all debts.

Isaiah 58:3

You wonder why the LORD pays no attention when you go without eating and act humble. But on those same days that you give up eating, you think only of yourselves and abuse your workers.

Matthew 6:12

Forgive us for doing wrong, as we forgive others.

Luke 7:42

Since neither of them could pay him back, the moneylender said that they didn't have to pay him anything. Which one of them will like him more?"

Deuteronomy 15:1

Every seven years you must announce, "The LORD says loans do not need to be paid back." Then if you have loaned money to another Israelite, you can no longer ask for payment.

Deuteronomy 15:3

This law applies only to loans you have made to other Israelites. Foreigners will still have to pay back what you have loaned them.

Deuteronomy 31:10

Moses told these priests and leaders: Each year the Israelites must come together to celebrate the Festival of Shelters at the place where the LORD chooses to be worshiped. You must read these laws and teachings to the people at the festival every seventh year, the year when loans do not need to be repaid.

James 2:13

Do this, because on the day of judgment there will be no pity for those who have not had pity on others. But even in judgment, God is merciful!