Lexicon neshek: Interest, usury Original Word: נֶשֶׁךְ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance usury From nashak; interest on a debt -- usury. see HEBREW nashak 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). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb נָשַׁךְ (nashak), meaning "to bite."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term for interest or usury is τόκος (G5110), which also refers to the concept of interest on a loan. Like its Hebrew counterpart, τόκος is used in the New Testament to discuss financial ethics and the moral implications of lending practices. Usage: The term נֶשֶׁךְ appears in the context of financial transactions, specifically referring to the interest charged on borrowed money. It is often mentioned in the context of prohibitions against usury, particularly among the Israelites. Context: נֶשֶׁךְ (neshek) is a term used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the concept of interest or usury, particularly in the context of lending money. The practice of charging interest is addressed in several passages, often with a focus on ethical considerations and the well-being of the community. In the Mosaic Law, Israelites were instructed not to charge interest on loans to their fellow countrymen, especially the poor, as seen in passages such as Exodus 22:25, Leviticus 25:36-37, and Deuteronomy 23:19-20. The rationale behind these prohibitions was to promote social justice and prevent the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. The metaphorical use of "biting" underscores the potentially harmful effects of usury, as it can lead to financial hardship and social inequality. The biblical perspective emphasizes compassion and support for those in need, encouraging lending without the expectation of gain. 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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