Leviticus 25:36

36 Don't collect interest or make any profit from him. Fear your God by respecting other Israelites' lives.

Leviticus 25:36 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 25:36

Take thou no usury of him, or increase
Not only give him somewhat for his present relief, but lend him money to put him in a way of business, to get his living for the future, without requiring any interest for it; (See Gill on Exodus 22:25); but fear thy God;
who has given this command, and expects to be obeyed; and who is good, and does good, and should be feared for his goodness' sake; and is omniscient, and knows what is secretly exacted, and will not suffer any exorbitance of this kind to pass unpunished: that thy brother may live with thee;
which it would be still more difficult for him to do, should usury and increase be taken of him.

Leviticus 25:36 In-Context

34 But a field that belongs to their cities must not be sold, because it is their permanent property.

35 "If an Israelite becomes poor and cannot support himself, help him. He must live with you as a stranger without a permanent home.

36 Don't collect interest or make any profit from him. Fear your God by respecting other Israelites' lives.

37 Never collect any kind of interest on your money or on the food you give them.

38 I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt to give you Canaan and to be your God.