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Ezekiel 18:8

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Ezekiel 18:8 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “he that hath not given forth upon interest, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true justice between man and man,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

he that hath not given forth upon interest, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true justice between man and man,
Ezekiel 18:8 — American Standard Version

Context — Ezekiel 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right,
6and hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, neither hath defiled his neighbor`s wife, neither hath come near to a woman in her impurity,
7and hath not wronged any, but hath restored to the debtor his pledge, hath taken nought by robbery, hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment;
8he that hath not given forth upon interest, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true justice between man and man,
9hath walked in my statutes, and hath kept mine ordinances, to deal truly; he is just, he shall surely live, saith the Lord Jehovah.
10If he beget a son that is a robber, a shedder of blood, and that doeth any one of these things,
11and that doeth not any of those [duties], but even hath eaten upon the mountains, and defiled his neighbor`s wife,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“He [that] hath not given forth upon usury, &c.] Money, victuals, or any other thing, which was forbidden the Jews to take of their brethren, though they might of strangers, (<052319>Deuteronomy 23:19,20); neither hath taken any increase: or interest; or rather something over and above the interest money or use, as a gratuity for lending it upon the said interest: [that] hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity; not only that now mentioned, but all others; who, having inadvertently engaged in that which is sinful, as soon as it appears to him to be so, gets out of it, and abstains from it as soon as possible: hath executed true judgment between man and man; whether in office as a judge, who sits…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“usury--literally, "biting." The law forbade the Jew to take interest from brethren but permitted him to do so from a foreigner (Exo 22:25; Deu 23:19-20; Neh 5:7; Psa 15:5). The letter of the law was restricted to the Jewish polity, and is not binding now; and indeed the principle of taking interest was even then sanctioned, by its being allowed in the case of a foreigner. The spirit of the law still binds us, that we are not to take advantage of our neighbor's necessities to enrich ourselves, but be satisfied with moderate, or even no, interest, in the case of the needy. increase--in the case of other kinds of wealth; as "usury" refers to money (Lev 25:36). withdrawn . . . hand, &c.--Where…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Usury - is the profit exacted for the loan of money, “increase” that which is taken for goods; both are forbidden Leviticus 25:36; Deuteronomy 23:19. The placing out of capital at interest for commercial purposes is not taken into consideration. The case is that of money lent to a brother in distress. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Increase - Illegal interest. Iniquity - Injustice of every kind. Ezekiel 18:9”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“18:8 Lending money with interest to those in need was outlawed because of the temptation it presented to abuse the borrower (see Exod 22:25).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“hath not: Eze 18:13, Eze 18:17, Eze 22:12; Exo 22:25; Lev 25:35-37; Deu 23:19, Deu 23:20; Neh 5:1-11; Psa 15:5; Pro 28:8; Jer 15:10 hath withdrawn: Sa2 22:24; Neh 5:15; Isa 33:15 hath executed: Lev 19:15, Lev 19:35; Deu 1:16, Deu 1:17, Deu 16:18-20; Job 29:7-17; Pro 31:8, Pro 31:9; Isa 1:17; Jer 22:15, Jer 22:16; Zac 7:9, Zac 7:10, Zac 8:16 Ezekiel 18:9”
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