KJV ORIGINAL
But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Instead, you should open your hand generously to help them, and freely lend them whatever they need to meet their requirements.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is commanding His people to be generous and willing to help those in need by lending them what they require.
📚 Historical Context
This command was given to the Israelites as part of God's law for how they should treat poor fellow Israelites. It comes in the context of instructions about the sabbatical year, when debts were to be forgiven every seven years. God was establishing a social safety net that would prevent permanent poverty among His chosen people.
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