Old Testament Lending

The Mosaic law encouraged the practice of lending Deu 15:7; Psa 37:26; Mat 5:42; but it forbade the exaction of interest except from foreigners. Usury was strongly condemned Pro 28:8; Eze 18:8,13,17; 22:12; Psa 15:5. On the Sabbatical year all pecuniary obligations were cancelled Deu 15:1-11. These regulations prevented the accumulation of debt.

Surety

Gen 44:32; Exd 22:26,27; Deu 24:10-13; Pro 6:1-5; 11:15; 17:18; 20:16; 22:26; 27:13; Eze 18:7,12; 33:15; Amo 2:8

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