Deuteronomy 23:19-20

Lending with interest 23:19-20

The Israelites could charge interest when they made loans to non-Israelites, but they were not to charge their brethren interest (Deuteronomy 23:19-20; cf. Exodus 22:25; Leviticus 25:35-37).

". . . the evidence shows that ancient rates of interest were exorbitant." [Note: Payne, p. 132.]

God’s people should be especially gracious with their needy brethren (cf. Galatians 6:10).