KJV ORIGINAL
Thou shalt not give him thy money upon usury, nor lend him thy victuals for increase.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You must not charge him interest on money you lend him, and you must not lend him food expecting to get back more than you gave.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling His people not to charge interest or profit from someone in need when lending them money or food.
📚 Historical Context
This command was part of God's laws for how Israelites should treat fellow Israelites who had fallen into poverty. In ancient Israel, lending with interest (usury) was seen as taking advantage of someone's desperation. The goal was to help restore people to stability, not to profit from their misfortune.
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