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Deuteronomy 15:1

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Release for Debt Slaves

15:1At the end of every seven years you must declare a cancellation1 of debts.

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  1. 1 The Hebrew term שְׁמִטָּת (shémittat), a derivative of the verb שָׁמַט (shamat, “to release; to relinquish”), refers to the cancellation of the debt and even pledges for the debt of a borrower by his creditor. This could be a full and final remission or, more likely, one for the seventh year only. See R. Wakely, 4:. Here the words “of debts” are not in the Hebrew text, but are implied. Cf. “a relaxation of debts”; , “a remission of debts.”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

“At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

At the end of every seven years you must cancel debts.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

“At the end of every seven years you must cancel debts.

NLTNew Living Translation

“At the end of every seventh year you must cancel the debts of everyone who owes you money.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

“At the end of seven years you shall grant a remission of debt.

KJV 1900King James Version

At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release.