Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Rather, be openhanded and freely lend them whatever they need. New Living Translation Instead, be generous and lend them whatever they need. English Standard Version but you shall open your hand to him and lend him sufficient for his need, whatever it may be. Berean Standard Bible Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. King James Bible But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth. New King James Version but you shall open your hand wide to him and willingly lend him sufficient for his need, whatever he needs. New American Standard Bible but you shall fully open your hand to him, and generously lend him enough for his need in whatever he lacks. NASB 1995 but you shall freely open your hand to him, and shall generously lend him sufficient for his need in whatever he lacks. NASB 1977 but you shall freely open your hand to him, and shall generously lend him sufficient for his need in whatever he lacks. Legacy Standard Bible but you shall freely open your hand to him and shall generously lend him sufficient for his need in whatever he lacks. Amplified Bible but you shall freely open your hand to him, and shall generously lend to him whatever he needs. Christian Standard Bible Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him enough for whatever need he has. Holman Christian Standard Bible Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him enough for whatever need he has. American Standard Version but thou shalt surely open thy hand unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need in that which he wanteth. Contemporary English Version Instead, be kind and lend them what they need. English Revised Version but thou shalt surely open thine hand unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need in that which he wanteth. GOD'S WORD® Translation Be generous to these poor people, and freely lend them as much as they need. Never be hard-hearted and tight-fisted with them. Good News Translation Instead, be generous and lend them as much as they need. International Standard Version Instead, be sure to open your hand to him and lend him enough to lessen his need. Majority Standard Bible Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. NET Bible Instead, you must be sure to open your hand to him and generously lend him whatever he needs. New Heart English Bible but you shall surely open your hand to him, and shall surely lend him sufficient for his need, which he lacks. Webster's Bible Translation But thou shalt open thy hand wide to him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth. World English Bible but you shall surely open your hand to him, and shall surely lend him sufficient for his need, which he lacks. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor you certainly open your hand to him, and certainly lend him sufficiency for his lack which he lacks. Young's Literal Translation for thou dost certainly open thy hand to him, and dost certainly lend him sufficient for his lack which he lacketh. Smith's Literal Translation For opening, thou shalt open thy hand to him, and lending, thou shalt lend him a sufficiency for his want which he shall want. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut shalt open it to the poor man, thou shalt lend him, that which thou perceivest he hath need of. Catholic Public Domain Version Instead, you shall open your hand to the poor, and you shall lend to him whatever you perceive him to need. New American Bible Instead, you shall freely open your hand and generously lend what suffices to meet that need. New Revised Standard Version You should rather open your hand, willingly lending enough to meet the need, whatever it may be. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut you shall open your hand wide to him, and shall surely lend him whatsoever he lacks. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But open to him your hand and lend him anything that is lacking to him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917but thou shalt surely open thy hand unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need in that which he wanteth. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou shalt surely open thine hands to him, and shalt lend to him as much as he wants according to his need. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Generosity in Lending and Giving7If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. 8Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. 9Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin.… Cross References Matthew 5:42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. Luke 6:34-35 And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. / But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. 1 John 3:17 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? Acts 20:35 In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. James 2:15-16 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. Proverbs 28:27 Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses. Psalm 112:5 It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice. Luke 14:13-14 But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind, / and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” Romans 12:13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. Isaiah 58:7 Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Hebrews 13:16 And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Proverbs 21:26 All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint. Treasury of Scripture But you shall open your hand wide to him, and shall surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wants. Jump to Previous Bountifully Hand Lack Lend Need Needs Open Openhanded Pledge Rather Sufficient Surely Use Wanteth Wants Whatever WideJump to Next Bountifully Hand Lack Lend Need Needs Open Openhanded Pledge Rather Sufficient Surely Use Wanteth Wants Whatever WideDeuteronomy 15 1. The seventh year a year of release for the poor7. one must be generous in lending or giving 12. A Hebrew servant, except by choice, must be freed in the seventh year 19. All firstborn males of the cattle are to be sanctified unto the Lord. Instead, you are to open your hand to him This phrase emphasizes the act of generosity and willingness to help those in need. In the context of ancient Israel, this command was part of the broader Mosaic Law, which aimed to create a just and compassionate society. The "open hand" symbolizes readiness and eagerness to assist, contrasting with a closed fist, which would represent selfishness or reluctance. This principle is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to give generously (2 Corinthians 9:7). The open hand can also be seen as a type of Christ, who freely gives grace and salvation to all who come to Him. and freely loan him whatever he needs Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and instructions to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, receiving the law as they prepare to settle in Canaan. 3. Canaan The Promised Land where the Israelites are headed, a place where they are to live out God's commandments. 4. The Needy Individuals within the Israelite community who require assistance, representing those in need of support and generosity. 5. The Sabbatical Year The context of Deuteronomy 15, where debts are to be forgiven every seven years, emphasizing God's provision and care for the community. Teaching Points Generosity as a CommandGod commands His people to be generous, reflecting His own nature. This is not optional but a directive to live out His love. Open-Handed Living The phrase "open your hand" suggests a posture of readiness to give, challenging believers to live with open hearts and hands. Trust in God's Provision By giving freely, believers demonstrate trust in God's provision, knowing He will supply their needs as they care for others. Community Responsibility The command to help the needy emphasizes the responsibility of the community to care for its members, fostering unity and support. Reflecting Christ's Love As followers of Christ, believers are called to reflect His love through acts of kindness and generosity, serving as His hands and feet in the world.(8) Thou shalt open thine hand wide.--"Even many times." And shalt surely lend.--"If he does not like to take it as a gift, grant it to him as a loan." Sufficient for his need.--"But it is not thy duty to make him rich." In that which he wanteth.--"Even ahorse to ride on, and a slave to run before him." Verse 8. - Sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth; literally, the sufficiency of his need which he needeth, i.e. whatever he might need to meet his requirements.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Instead,כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you are to open פָתֹ֧חַ (p̄ā·ṯō·aḥ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 6605: To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve your hand יָדְךָ֖ (yā·ḏə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand to him ל֑וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew and freely loan וְהַעֲבֵט֙ (wə·ha·‘ă·ḇêṭ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 5670: To pawn, to lend, to entangle him תַּעֲבִיטֶ֔נּוּ (ta·‘ă·ḇî·ṭen·nū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 5670: To pawn, to lend, to entangle whatever דֵּ֚י (dê) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1767: Sufficiency, enough he needs. מַחְסֹר֔וֹ (maḥ·sō·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4270: A need, thing needed, poverty Links Deuteronomy 15:8 NIVDeuteronomy 15:8 NLT Deuteronomy 15:8 ESV Deuteronomy 15:8 NASB Deuteronomy 15:8 KJV Deuteronomy 15:8 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 15:8 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 15:8 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 15:8 French Bible Deuteronomy 15:8 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 15:8 But you shall surely open your hand (Deut. 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