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The charge for the lending of money on a commercial or private loan. The practice of charging interest (known as usury) is treated with caution by OT writers on account of its potential for exploitation.
Ex 22:25 See also Lev 25:35-37; Dt 23:19
Lending without interest: a characteristic of the righteous Ps 15:5; Eze 18:8,17; Lk 6:30,31
Exacting interest: a characteristic of the wicked Pr 28:8; Jer 15:10; Eze 18:13; Eze 22:12; 1Ti 6:9,10
Lending: a charitable, not a commercial, activity Dt 15:8; Ps 112:5; Lk 6:35
Example of oppression through usury Ne 5:6-11
Dt 23:20 This legislation permits rather than encourages usury and remains subject to considerations protecting the poor. See also Dt 15:1-11; Mt 25:27 pp Lk 19:23
5233 | borrowing |
5274 | credit |
5289 | debt |
5310 | exploitation |
5389 | lending |
5412 | money |
5446 | poverty |
5850 | excess |
8260 | generosity |
8298 | love for one another |
8790 | oppression |