ESV Reformation Study Bible – Neh 5:7
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Neh 5:7

5:7 brought charges against. A bold step on Nehemiah’s part.

exacting interest. The law prohibited not only usury, but interest of any kind (Ex. 22:25–27; Lev. 25:35–37; Deut. 23:20).