Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5389 lending Freely giving the temporary use of property or possessions at no personal advantage. Scripture lays down conditions for lending and emphasises the responsibilities that it brings. The motivation for lending Generosity Psalm 37:25-26 See also Deuteronomy 15:11; Proverbs 3:27-28; Matthew 5:42 Pity Deuteronomy 15:7-8 See also Leviticus 25:35-36; Mark 14:7 Not necessarily expecting repayment The dangers of lending Domination Proverbs 22:7 See also Deuteronomy 15:6; Deuteronomy 28:12-13,43-44; Nehemiah 5:4-5 Loss Exodus 22:14; 2 Kings 6:5; Isaiah 24:1-2 Exploitation Usury Exodus 22:25 See also Deuteronomy 23:19; Psalm 15:5; Ezekiel 18:8,12-13 Safeguards for the lender Under the old covenant Exodus 22:14 This specific case probably represents a general principle of restitution governing all kinds of lending. Under the new covenant Generosity may be risky but brings its reward Proverbs 19:17 See also Psalm 112:5; Matthew 5:7 Jesus Christ was lent a donkey Matthew 21:3 pp Mark 11:3 pp Luke 19:31; Luke 19:34 See also
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