Deuteronomy 15:2

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

And this is the manner of the release: every creditor shall release what he has lent to his neighbor; he shall not exact it of his neighbor, his brother, because the Lord's release has been proclaimed.

Cross References

Nehemiah 10:31

and if the peoples of the land bring in wares or any grain on the sabbath day to sell, we will not buy 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 have we fasted, and thou seest it not? Why have we humbled ourselves, and thou takest no knowledge of it?’ Behold, in the day of your fast you seek your own pleasure, 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 forgave them both. Now which of them will love him more?”

Deuteronomy 15:1

“At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release.

Deuteronomy 15:3

Of a foreigner you may exact it; but whatever of yours is with your brother your hand shall release.

Deuteronomy 31:10

And Moses commanded them, “At the end of every seven years, at the set time of the year of release, at the feast of booths,

James 2:13

For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy; yet mercy triumphs over judgment.