Deuteronomy 15:2

Modern English Version

This is the manner of the relinquishing: Every creditor that has loaned anything to his neighbor shall relinquish it. He shall not exact it of his neighbor, or of his brother, because it is called the Lord’s relinquishment.

Cross References

Nehemiah 10:31

If the people of the land bring merchandise or any grain on the Sabbath day to sell, we will not buy from them on the Sabbath or a holy day. We will also renounce the seventh year harvest and the full payment of every debt.

Isaiah 58:3

“Why have we fasted and You do not see? Why have we humbled ourselves and You take no notice?” Behold, in the day of your fast you find your desire and are exacting on all your laborers.

Matthew 6:12

And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

Luke 7:42

When they had no money to pay, he freely forgave them both. Tell Me, therefore, which of them will love him more?”

Deuteronomy 15:1

At the end of every seven years you shall grant a relinquishing of debts.

Deuteronomy 15:3

You may collect it from a foreigner, but that which your brother has that is yours your hand shall release.

Deuteronomy 31:10

Moses commanded them, saying, “At the end of every seven years, at the time of the year of the cancellation of debts, at the Feast of Tabernacles,

James 2:13

For he who has shown no mercy will have judgment without mercy, for mercy triumphs over judgment.