Deuteronomy 15:2

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

And this is the manner of the remission: every creditor shall remit the claim that is held against a neighbor, not exacting it, because the Lord’s remission has been proclaimed.

Cross References

Nehemiah 10:31

and if the peoples of the land bring in merchandise or any grain on the Sabbath day to sell, we will not buy it from them on the Sabbath or on a holy day, and we will forego the crops of the seventh year and the exaction of every debt.

Isaiah 58:3

“Why do we fast, but you do not see? Why humble ourselves, but you do not notice?” Look, you serve your own interest on your fast day and oppress all your workers.

Matthew 6:12

And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

Luke 7:42

When they could not pay, he canceled the debts for both of them. Now which of them will love him more?”

Deuteronomy 15:1

“Every seventh year you shall grant a remission of debts.

Deuteronomy 15:3

Of a foreigner you may exact it, but you must remit your claim on whatever any member of your community owes you.

Deuteronomy 31:10

Moses commanded them, “Every seventh year, in the scheduled year of remission, during the Festival of Booths,

James 2:13

For judgment will be without mercy to anyone who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.