Deuteronomy 15:6 When the LORD your God blesses you as He has promised, you will lend to many nations but borrow from none; you will rule over many nations but be ruled by none.

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New International Version
For the LORD your God will bless you as he has promised, and you will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. You will rule over many nations but none will rule over you.

New Living Translation
The LORD your God will bless you as he has promised. You will lend money to many nations but will never need to borrow. You will rule many nations, but they will not rule over you.

English Standard Version
For the LORD your God will bless you, as he promised you, and you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow, and you shall rule over many nations, but they shall not rule over you.

Berean Standard Bible
When the LORD your God blesses you as He has promised, you will lend to many nations but borrow from none; you will rule over many nations but be ruled by none.

King James Bible
For the LORD thy God blesseth thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.

New King James Version
For the LORD your God will bless you just as He promised you; you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow; you shall reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over you.

New American Standard Bible
For the LORD your God will have blessed you just as He has promised you, and you will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow; and you will rule over many nations, but they will not rule over you.

NASB 1995
“For the LORD your God will bless you as He has promised you, and you will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow; and you will rule over many nations, but they will not rule over you.

NASB 1977
“For the LORD your God shall bless you as He has promised you, and you will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow; and you will rule over many nations, but they will not rule over you.

Legacy Standard Bible
For Yahweh your God will bless you as He has promised you, and you will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow; and you will rule over many nations, but they will not rule over you.

Amplified Bible
When the LORD your God blesses you as He has promised you, then you will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow; and you will rule over many nations, but they will not rule over you.

Christian Standard Bible
When the LORD your God blesses you as he has promised you, you will lend to many nations but not borrow; you will rule many nations, but they will not rule you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When the LORD your God blesses you as He has promised you, you will lend to many nations but not borrow; you will rule over many nations, but they will not rule over you.”

American Standard Version
For Jehovah thy God will bless thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt rule over many nations, but they shall not rule over thee.

English Revised Version
For the LORD thy God will bless thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt rule over many nations, but they shall not rule over thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD your God will bless you, as he promised. You will make loans to many nations, but you will not have to borrow from any of them. You will rule many nations, but no nation will ever rule you.

Good News Translation
The LORD will bless you, as he has promised. You will lend money to many nations, but you will not have to borrow from any; you will have control over many nations, but no nation will have control over you.

International Standard Version
For the LORD your God will bless you just as he promised. You are to lend to many nations but not borrow. Also, you will rule over many nations, but they will not rule over you."

Majority Standard Bible
When the LORD your God blesses you as He has promised, you will lend to many nations but borrow from none; you will rule over many nations but be ruled by none.

NET Bible
For the LORD your God will bless you just as he has promised; you will lend to many nations but will not borrow from any, and you will rule over many nations but they will not rule over you.

New Heart English Bible
For the LORD your God will bless you, as he promised you: and you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow; and you shall rule over many nations, but they shall not rule over you.

Webster's Bible Translation
For the LORD thy God shall bless thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend to many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.

World English Bible
For Yahweh your God will bless you, as he promised you. You will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow. You will rule over many nations, but they will not rule over you.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
For your God YHWH has blessed you as He has spoken to you; and you have lent [to] many nations, but you have not borrowed; and you have ruled over many nations, but they do not rule over you.

Young's Literal Translation
for Jehovah thy God hath blessed thee as He hath spoken to thee; and thou hast lent to many nations, and thou hast not borrowed; and thou hast ruled over many nations, and over thee they do not rule.

Smith's Literal Translation
For Jehovah thy God blessed thee as he spake to thee: and thou didst lend to many nations, and thou shalt not borrow; and thou didst rule over many nations, and they shall not rule over thee.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou shalt lend to many nations, and thou shalt borrow of no man. Thou shalt have dominion over very many nations, and no one shall have dominion over thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You shall lend money to many nations, and you yourselves shall borrow in return from no one. You shall rule over very many nations, and no one shall rule over you.

New American Bible
Since the LORD, your God, will bless you as he promised, you will lend to many nations, and borrow from none; you will rule over many nations, and none will rule over you.

New Revised Standard Version
When the LORD your God has blessed you, as he promised you, you will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow; you will rule over many nations, but they will not rule over you.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
For the LORD your God shall bless you, as he promised you; and you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow; and you shall rule over many nations, but they shall not rule over you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH your God shall bless you as He said to you: you shall lend to many nations and you shall not borrow, and you shall have authority over many nations and they shall not have dominion over you.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
For the LORD thy God will bless thee, as He promised thee; and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt rule over many nations, but they shall not rule over thee.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
(for the Lord thy God has blessed thee in the way of which he spoke to thee,) then thou shalt lend to many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt rule over many nations, but they shall not rule over thee.

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Context

The Seventh Year
…5if only you obey the LORD your God and are careful to follow all these commandments I am giving you today. 6 When the LORD your God blesses you as He has promised, you will lend to many nations but borrow from none; you will rule over many nations but be ruled by none.

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Cross References

Proverbs 22:7
The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.

Romans 13:8
Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.

Matthew 5:42
Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

Psalm 37:21
The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous are gracious and giving.

Luke 6:34-35
And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. / But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

Exodus 23:20-33
Behold, I am sending an angel before you to protect you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. / Pay attention to him and listen to his voice; do not defy him, for he will not forgive rebellion, since My Name is in him. / But if you will listen carefully to his voice and do everything I say, I will be an enemy to your enemies and a foe to your foes. ...

Leviticus 25:44-46
Your menservants and maidservants shall come from the nations around you, from whom you may purchase them. / You may also purchase them from the foreigners residing among you or their clans living among you who are born in your land. These may become your property. / You may leave them to your sons after you to inherit as property; you can make them slaves for life. But as for your brothers, the Israelites, no man may rule harshly over his brother.

1 Kings 4:21
And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.

Nehemiah 5:4-5
Still others were saying, “We have borrowed money to pay the king’s tax on our fields and vineyards. / We and our children are just like our countrymen and their children, yet we are subjecting our sons and daughters to slavery. Some of our daughters are already enslaved, but we are powerless to redeem them because our fields and vineyards belong to others.”

2 Kings 4:1
Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant, my husband, is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And now his creditor is coming to take my two children as his slaves!”

2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

Galatians 6:10
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

1 Timothy 6:17-19
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

Philippians 4:19
And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Genesis 12:2
I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.

Treasury of Scripture

For the LORD your God blesses you, as he promised you: and you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow; and you shall reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over you.

thou shalt lend

Deuteronomy 28:12,44
The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow…

Psalm 37:21,26
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth…

Psalm 112:5
A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

thou shalt reign

Deuteronomy 28:13
And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:

1 Kings 4:21,24
And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life…

2 Chronicles 9:26
And he reigned over all the kings from the river even unto the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.

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Deuteronomy 15

1. The seventh year a year of release for the poor
7. one must be generous in lending or giving
12. A Hebrew servant, except by choice, must be freed in the seventh year
19. All firstborn males of the cattle are to be sanctified unto the Lord.

Berean Study Bible

For the LORD your God will bless you
This phrase emphasizes the source of blessings, which is the LORD, Yahweh, the covenant-keeping God of Israel. The Hebrew word for "bless" is "barak," which conveys a sense of divine favor and prosperity. In the context of Deuteronomy, this blessing is contingent upon Israel's obedience to God's commandments. Historically, the Israelites understood blessings as tangible expressions of God's favor, often manifesting in agricultural abundance, peace, and prosperity. This promise of blessing is a recurring theme in Deuteronomy, underscoring God's desire to provide for His people when they walk in His ways.

as He has promised
This phrase points to the faithfulness of God in keeping His promises. The Hebrew word for "promise" is "dabar," which also means "word." This indicates that God's promises are as sure as His spoken word. Throughout the Old Testament, God’s promises to Israel include the land, descendants, and blessings. The historical context of Deuteronomy is the renewal of the covenant before entering the Promised Land, reminding the Israelites of God's unwavering commitment to His word.

you will lend to many nations
Here, the phrase suggests a position of economic strength and influence. The Hebrew verb "lavah" means "to lend" and implies a relationship where Israel is in a position to provide for others, rather than being in need. In the ancient Near Eastern context, lending was a sign of wealth and stability. This promise indicates that Israel, when obedient, would be a nation of abundance, able to extend its resources to others, thus fulfilling part of the Abrahamic covenant to be a blessing to all nations.

but borrow from none
This phrase contrasts the previous one, highlighting a state of independence and sufficiency. The Hebrew word "sha'al" means "to borrow," and in this context, it implies a lack of need. Historically, borrowing was often associated with subjugation or economic distress. God's promise here is that Israel would not be in such a position, reflecting His provision and the nation's prosperity under His blessing.

You will rule over many nations
This phrase speaks to a position of leadership and authority. The Hebrew word "mashal" means "to rule" or "to have dominion." In the biblical context, this ruling is not merely political but also spiritual, as Israel was to be a light to the nations, demonstrating God's righteousness and justice. Historically, Israel's influence was to extend beyond its borders, impacting other nations through its covenant relationship with God.

but be ruled by none
This final phrase underscores the theme of freedom and sovereignty. The Hebrew word "mashal" is used again, but in the negative sense, indicating that Israel would not be subject to foreign powers. This promise of autonomy is significant in the historical context of Deuteronomy, as Israel was about to enter a land surrounded by powerful nations. God's assurance is that, under His blessing, Israel would remain free and independent, a testament to His protection and provision.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(6) As he promised thee.--"1 will bless thee" was said to Abram (Genesis 12:2).

Thou Shalt lend.--The root of the word in Hebrew is closely connected with the word for "slave." "The borrower is servant to the lender" (Proverbs 22:7).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

When the LORD
יְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

your God
אֱלֹהֶ֙יךָ֙ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

blesses you
בֵּֽרַכְךָ֔ (bê·raḵ·ḵā)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

as
כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר (ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

He has promised,
דִּבֶּר־ (dib·ber-)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

you will lend
וְהַֽעֲבַטְתָּ֞ (wə·ha·‘ă·ḇaṭ·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5670: To pawn, to lend, to entangle

to many
רַבִּ֗ים (rab·bîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7227: Much, many, great

nations
גּוֹיִ֣ם (gō·w·yim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

but borrow
תַעֲבֹ֔ט (ṯa·‘ă·ḇōṭ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5670: To pawn, to lend, to entangle

from none;
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

you will rule
וּמָֽשַׁלְתָּ֙ (ū·mā·šal·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 4910: To rule, have dominion, reign

over many
רַבִּ֔ים (rab·bîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7227: Much, many, great

nations,
בְּגוֹיִ֣ם (bə·ḡō·w·yim)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

but be ruled
יִמְשֹֽׁלוּ׃ (yim·šō·lū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 4910: To rule, have dominion, reign

by none.
לֹ֥א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

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