Lev 25:35-37 | TNotes | STEP | 25:35 Impoverished Israelites first looked to family for help (see study note on 25:25). Second, they relied on the community, which was commanded to help them rather than exploit their vulnerability.

b25:36-37►

cDeut 23:19-20►

‏ Leviticus 25:35-37

25:35 ^a Impoverished Israelites first looked to family for help (see study note on 25:25). Second, they relied on the community, which was commanded to help them rather than exploit their vulnerability.
Summary for Lev 25:36-37: 25:36-37 ^b The purpose of a loan was to help a poor person get back on their feet, not to make money from their vulnerability. Interest was forbidden on loans to Israelites but permitted on loans to foreigners (Deut 23:19-20 ^c).