Deuteronomy 23:19 meaning and explanation
Do not charge your brother interest on money, food, or any other type of loan.
Deuteronomy 23:19, Berean Standard Bible
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Moses is speaking to Israel on the plains of Moab before they enter the land, setting out laws for the covenant community. The Hebrew word for interest, neshek, literally means a bite, picturing how a loan with interest gnaws at a person's livelihood.
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