Borrowing

Passages on this topic

From Nave’s Topical Bible (1896), a historical reference index. The groupings are Nave’s; the verses are shown in the text used across this site.

General scriptures concerning

• Exodus 22:14–15 If a man borrows an animal from his neighbor and it is injured or dies while its owner is not present, he must make full restitution. If the owner was present, no restitution is required. If the animal was rented, the fee covers the loss.
• Nehemiah 5:1–13 About that time there was a great outcry from the people and their wives against their fellow Jews. Some were saying, “We and our sons and daughters are numerous. We must get grain in order to eat and stay alive.” Others were saying, “We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards, and our homes to ge…
• Psalm 37:21 The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous are gracious and giving.
• Proverbs 22:7 The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.
• Matthew 5:42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

See Lending

See Interest

Instances of

Israelites from the Egyptians

• Exodus 3:22 Every woman shall ask her neighbor and any woman staying in her house for silver and gold jewelry and clothing, and you will put them on your sons and daughters. So you will plunder the Egyptians.”
• Exodus 11:2 Now announce to the people that men and women alike should ask their neighbors for articles of silver and gold.”
• Exodus 12:35 Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing.

Borrowing trouble

See TROUBLE, BORROWING