Deuteronomy 15:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release.

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At the end of every seven years, you must cancel debts.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is commanding His people to forgive all debts every seven years, creating a cycle of economic mercy and fresh starts.

📚 Historical Context

This command was given to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land, establishing a revolutionary economic system called the Sabbatical Year. In the ancient Near East, debt slavery was common and people could remain trapped in poverty for generations, but God's law created regular opportunities for economic freedom and restoration.

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Deuteronomy 15:2

And this is how the release works: Every person who has lent money to their neighbor must cancel the debt. They must not demand payment from their neighbor or fellow Israelite, because this is called the LORD's release.

Deuteronomy 31:10

Moses gave them this command: 'Every seven years, during the special time when debts are forgiven, at the Feast of Tabernacles,'

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