Interest

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.

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Notes

Usury forbidden among the Israelites Ex 22:25 See also Le 25:35–37; Dt 23:19 Lending without interest: a characteristic of the righteous Ps 15:5; Eze 18:8; Eze 18:17; Lk 6:30; Lk 6:31 Exacting interest: a characteristic of the wicked Pr 28:8; Je 15:10; Eze 18:13; Eze 22:12; 1 Ti 6:9; 1 Ti 6:10 Lending:…