Deuteronomy 15:2

Authorized King James Version

And this is the manner of the release: Every creditor that lendeth ought unto his neighbour shall release it; he shall not exact it of his neighbour, or of his brother; because it is called the LORD'S release.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְזֶה֮
H2088
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
#2
דְּבַ֣ר
H1697
And this is the manner
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#3
שְׁמִטָּ֖ה
H8059
of the release
remission (of debt) or suspension of labor)
#4
שָׁמ֗וֹט
H8058
shall release
to fling down; incipiently to jostle; figuratively, to let alone, desist, remit
#5
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#6
בַּ֙עַל֙
H1167
Every creditor
a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
#7
מַשֵּׁ֣ה
H4874
a debt
#8
יָד֔וֹ
H3027
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#9
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#10
יַשֶּׁ֖ה
H5383
that lendeth
to lend or (by reciprocity) borrow on security or interest
#11
רֵעֵ֙הוּ֙
H7453
it of his neighbour
an associate (more or less close)
#12
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#13
יִגֹּ֤שׂ
H5065
it he shall not exact
to drive (an animal, a workman, a debtor, an army); by implication, to tax, harass, tyrannize
#14
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#15
רֵעֵ֙הוּ֙
H7453
it of his neighbour
an associate (more or less close)
#16
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#17
אָחִ֔יו
H251
or of his brother
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
#18
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#19
קָרָ֥א
H7121
because it is called
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
#20
שְׁמִטָּ֖ה
H8059
of the release
remission (of debt) or suspension of labor)
#21
לַֽיהוָֽה׃
H3068
the LORD'S
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Deuteronomy. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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