Leviticus 25:36

34 But ^athe field of the common-land of their cities may not be ^bsold, for it is their perpetual possession.

Lending to the Poor

35 ‘If one of your brethren becomes poor, and¹ falls into poverty among you, then you shall ^ahelp him, like a stranger or a sojourner, that he may live with you.

36 ^aTake no usury or interest from him; but ^bfear your God, that your brother may live with you.

37 You shall not lend him your money for usury, nor lend him your food at a profit.

38 ^aI am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, to give you the land of Canaan and to be your God.

Commentaries:

Adam Clarke

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Leviticus 25:36

Take thou no usury of him - Usury, at present, signifies unlawful interest for money. Properly, it means the reward or compensation given for the use of a thing, but is principally spoken of money. For the definition of the original term, See the note on Exodus 22:25.

**Other Adam Clarke entries containing Leviticus 25:36:**

Exodus 22:25
Deuteronomy 23:19

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