Leviticus 25:36

Authorized King James Version

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Take thou no usury of him, or increase: but fear thy God; that thy brother may live with thee.

Original Language Analysis

אַל H408
אַל
Strong's: H408
Word #: 1 of 10
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
תִּקַּ֤ח Take H3947
תִּקַּ֤ח Take
Strong's: H3947
Word #: 2 of 10
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
מֵֽאִתּוֹ֙ H853
מֵֽאִתּוֹ֙
Strong's: H853
Word #: 3 of 10
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
נֶ֣שֶׁךְ thou no usury H5392
נֶ֣שֶׁךְ thou no usury
Strong's: H5392
Word #: 4 of 10
interest on a debt
וְתַרְבִּ֔ית of him or increase H8636
וְתַרְבִּ֔ית of him or increase
Strong's: H8636
Word #: 5 of 10
multiplication, i.e., percentage or bonus in addition to principal
וְיָרֵ֖אתָ but fear H3372
וְיָרֵ֖אתָ but fear
Strong's: H3372
Word #: 6 of 10
to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
מֵֽאֱלֹהֶ֑יךָ thy God H430
מֵֽאֱלֹהֶ֑יךָ thy God
Strong's: H430
Word #: 7 of 10
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
וְחֵ֥י H2421
וְחֵ֥י
Strong's: H2421
Word #: 8 of 10
to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
אָחִ֖יךָ that thy brother H251
אָחִ֖יךָ that thy brother
Strong's: H251
Word #: 9 of 10
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
עִמָּֽךְ׃ H5973
עִמָּֽךְ׃
Strong's: H5973
Word #: 10 of 10
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

Analysis & Commentary

Take thou no usury of him, or increase: but fear thy God; that thy brother may live with thee.

This verse falls within the section on Sabbath Year and Jubilee. Sabbath year rest for land and Year of Jubilee releasing debts and slaves, teaching trust in God's provision.


The access to God's presence that Leviticus carefully regulated is now freely available through Christ's blood, tearing the veil and opening the way to God.

Historical Context

Sabbath year rest for land and Year of Jubilee releasing debts and slaves, teaching trust in God's provision. Chapters 17-27, often called the 'Holiness Code,' expand covenant obligations beyond ritual to encompass all of life—sexuality, economics, justice, and relationships. The repeated refrain 'I am the LORD' grounds these laws in God's character and covenant relationship with Israel. Israel received these laws while encamped at Sinai, before entering Canaan. The laws prepared them for life in the promised land, distinguishing them from Canaanite practices and establishing their identity as God's holy nation. The portable tabernacle, central to Levitical worship, accompanied them through wilderness wanderings and eventually found permanent form in Solomon's temple. Ancient sacrificial texts from cultures surrounding Israel demonstrate the widespread practice of animal sacrifice, but Israel's system uniquely emphasized moral atonement over magical efficacy.

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