Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Psalms 37:25-26The motivation for lending See also Generosity Deuteronomy 15:11Proverbs 3:27-28 Matthew 5:42 Deuteronomy 15:7-8 See also Pity Leviticus 25:35-36Mark 14:7 Luke 6:34-36 Not necessarily expecting repayment Proverbs 22:7The dangers of lending See also Domination Deuteronomy 15:6; 28:12-13,43-44Nehemiah 5:4-5 Exodus 22:14 2 Kings 6:5 Loss Isaiah 24:1-2Leviticus 25:36-37 Exploitation Exodus 22:25See also Usury Deuteronomy 23:19Psalms 15:5 Ezekiel 18:8,12-13 Exodus 22:14 Safeguards for the lender Under the old covenant Luke 6:30-31This specific case probably represents a general principle of restitution governing all kinds of lending. Under the new covenant Proverbs 19:17See also Generosity may be risky but brings its reward Psalms 112:5Matthew 5:7 Matthew 21:3 Jesus Christ was lent a donkey Luke 19:34pp Mk 11:3 See also pp Lk 19:31 5234 bottle5274 credit 5289 debt 5310 exploitation 5353 interest 5446 poverty 5492 restitution 5806 compassion 8260 generosity 8291 kindness 8434 giving 8790 oppression |
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