Leviticus 25:36

“Do not take from him interest or profit, but fear your Elohim, so that your brother may live with you.”

Leviticus 25:36 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Leviticus 25:36, word by word

takeתִּקַּחtikach

take

To grasp something in the hand to carry or use it.

Where else “tikach” appears
interestנֶשֶׁךְneshech

interest

Interest: what is charged in addition on a loan.

Where else “neshech” appears
or profitתַרְבִּיתtarbit

interest (increase)

Gain charged in addition when a loan is repaid.

Where else “tarbit” appears
but fearיָרֵאתָyareta

revere

To revere God, or honor one's parents.

Where else “yareta” appears
your Elohimאֱלֹהֶיelohe

Elohim

The one true God, the Creator; the word is plural but means one.

Where else “elohe” appears
so that your brotherאָחִיachi

brother

A son of the same father or the same mother.

Where else “achi” appears
may liveחֵיche

live

To have breath and remain in this world, not die.

Where else “che” appears

The context

35And if your brother becomes poor and his hand fails with you, you shall support him; as a resident alien and a temporary resident he shall live with you.

36 · This verse (above)

37You shall not give him your silver at interest, and you shall not give your food for profit.

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