See in Reader
621 B
621 B
This is the manner of the release
"This is how to cancel the debts"
creditor
a person who lends money to other people
his neighbor or his brother
The words "neighbor" and "brother" share similar meanings and emphasize the close relationship that they have with their fellow Israelites. Alternate translation: "his fellow Israelite" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet)
because Yahweh's cancellation of debts has been proclaimed
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "because Yahweh has required that you cancel debts" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)