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Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 18:8

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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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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