Post by jopa on Apr 28, 2014 20:50:43 GMT
I have read several opinions as to what "release" means. Some take it to mean "total forgiveness of any debt" that would take place every seventh year. Others take it to mean "release for that one year." Could someone that did not have a good spirit take advantage if the interpretation was "total" and you were commanded to lend?
Also, is there not a qualifier as far as who you were obligated to lend to? Does not verse verse 7 qualify the obligation of lending only to the "poor?"
So if you are a Jew living in the land, when the Law of Moses was in effect, who would decide which interpretation of "release" is meant? Who would determine who was "poor" or whether there was even a qualifier to help only the poor and not the rich?
Does the whole community have to agree on only one interpretation?
Also, is there not a qualifier as far as who you were obligated to lend to? Does not verse verse 7 qualify the obligation of lending only to the "poor?"
So if you are a Jew living in the land, when the Law of Moses was in effect, who would decide which interpretation of "release" is meant? Who would determine who was "poor" or whether there was even a qualifier to help only the poor and not the rich?
Does the whole community have to agree on only one interpretation?
