Deuteronomy 15:3 bbe — A man of another nation may be forced to make payment of his debt, but if your brother has anything of yours, let it go;

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"A man of another nation may be forced to make payment of his debt, but if your brother has anything of yours, let it go;"

— Deuteronomy 15:3, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 15 — Context

1

At the end of every seven years there is to be a general forgiveness of debt.

2

This is how it is to be done: every creditor is to give up his right to whatever he has let his neighbour have; he is not to make his neighbour, his countryman, give it back; because a general forgiveness has been ordered by the Lord.

3

A man of another nation may be forced to make payment of his debt, but if your brother has anything of yours, let it go;

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But there will be no poor among you; for the Lord will certainly give you his blessing in the land which the Lord your God is giving you for your heritage;

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If only you give ear to the voice of the Lord your God, and take care to keep all these orders which I give you today.

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For the Lord your God will give you his blessing as he has said: you will let other nations have the use of your money, but you will not make use of theirs; you will be rulers over a number of nations, but they will not be your rulers.

Deuteronomy 15:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 15:3 say?
Deuteronomy 15:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “A man of another nation may be forced to make payment of his debt, but if your brother has anything of yours, let it go;”
Where is Deuteronomy 15:3 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 15:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 15, verse 3.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 15:3.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 15:3 in?
Deuteronomy 15:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 15:3?
Deuteronomy 15:3 reads (BBE): “A man of another nation may be forced to make payment of his debt, but if your brother has anything of yours, let it go;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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