Lev 25:36-37 | NET2full | STEP | Do not take interest or profit from him, but you must fear your God , and your brother must live with you.

‏ Leviticus 25:36-37

36 Do not take interest or profit from him, ^{▼▼tn The meaning of the terms rendered “interest” and “profit” is much debated (see the summaries in P. J. Budd, Leviticus [NCBC], 354-55 and B. A. Levine, Leviticus [JPSTC], 178). Verse 37, however, suggests that the first refers to a percentage of money and the second percentage of produce (see J. E. Hartley, Leviticus [WBC], 421).} but you must fear your God, and your brother must live ^{▼▼tn In form the Hebrew term וְחֵי (vekhey, “shall live”) is the construct plural noun (i.e., “the life of”), but here it is used as the finite verb (cf. v. 35 and GKC 218 §76.i).} with you. 37 You must not lend him your money at interest, and you must not sell him food for profit. ^{▼▼tn Heb “your money” and “your food.” With regard to “interest” and “profit” see the note on v. 36 above.}