Strong's Lexicon neshek: Interest, usury Original Word: נֶשֶׁךְ Word Origin: From the root נָשַׁךְ (nashak), meaning "to bite." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5110 (τόκος, tokos): Refers to interest or usury in the New Testament context, similar to "neshek." Usage: The term "neshek" refers to the practice of charging interest on a loan. In the Old Testament, it is often used in the context of prohibitions against charging interest to fellow Israelites. The concept is closely tied to the idea of fairness and compassion within the community, emphasizing the importance of helping those in need without seeking personal gain. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the economy was largely agrarian, and loans were often sought in times of need, such as during poor harvests or personal hardship. The Mosaic Law, as given to the Israelites, included specific instructions regarding financial dealings to ensure justice and equity. Charging interest, or "neshek," was seen as exploiting a neighbor's misfortune, and thus, it was prohibited among Israelites. This prohibition was intended to foster a sense of community and mutual support, reflecting God's care for His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nashak Definition interest, usury NASB Translation interest (10). Brown-Driver-Briggs נֶ֫שֶׁךְ noun [masculine] interest, usury (literally something bitten off); — ׳נ absolute Exodus 22:24 +; construct Deuteronomy 23:20; — with שִׂים עַלֿ Exodus 22:24 (E); with לָקַח מִן Leviticus 25:36, הֵשִׁיב מִן Ezekiel 18:17, לָקַח Ezekiel 22:12 (no preposition), בְּנֶשֶׁךְ Leviticus 25:37 at interest, so Psalm 15:5; Ezekiel 18:8,13; ׳בְּנ Proverbs 28:8 by usury; as accusative of congnate meaning with verb Deuteronomy 23:20 (3 t. in verse). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance usury From nashak; interest on a debt -- usury. see HEBREW nashak Forms and Transliterations בְּנֶ֑שֶׁךְ בְּנֶ֣שֶׁךְ בְּנֶשֶׁךְ֮ בַּנֶּ֣שֶׁךְ בַּנֶּ֧שֶׁךְ בנשך נֶ֕שֶׁךְ נֶ֣שֶׁךְ נֶ֤שֶׁךְ נֶ֥שֶׁךְ נֶ֧שֶׁךְ נֶֽשֶׁךְ׃ נשך נשך׃ ban·ne·šeḵ bannešeḵ banNeshech bə·ne·šeḵ bənešeḵ beNeshech ne·šeḵ nešeḵ NeshechLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 22:25 HEB: תְשִׂימ֥וּן עָלָ֖יו נֶֽשֶׁךְ׃ NAS: to him; you shall not charge him interest. KJV: neither shalt thou lay upon him usury. INT: lay and interest Leviticus 25:36 Leviticus 25:37 Deuteronomy 23:19 Deuteronomy 23:19 Deuteronomy 23:19 Psalm 15:5 Proverbs 28:8 Ezekiel 18:8 Ezekiel 18:13 Ezekiel 18:17 Ezekiel 22:12 12 Occurrences |
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