This is the way it shall be done: every creditor shall release that which he has lent to his neighbor. He shall not require payment from his neighbor and his brother, because the LORD’s release has been proclaimed.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 2. Again. Hebrew does not mention friend. Bible.—“He shall not exact it, (or urge) his neighbour or his brother, because,” and so forth Whence Cajetan gathers, that debts might be demanded after the expiration of the seventh year, on which the products of the earth did not enable the Jews to pay any thing. Grotius also asserts, that perpetual debts might be required; and Menoch, includes things lent under the same regulation. But all debts became extinct as soon as the seventh year commenced; (verse 9. Calmet.) at least they could not be demanded till it was expired; though things merely lent, might be taken back. D.