Deuteronomy 15:8

Verse

Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs.

American Standard Version (1901)

but thou shalt surely open thy hand unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need in that which he wanteth.

Bible in Basic English

But let your hand be open to give him the use of whatever he is in need of.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But shalt open it to the poor man, thou shalt lend him, that which thou perceivest he hath need of.

Free Bible Version

On the contrary. You should be generous to them, and lend them whatever they need.

Geneva Bible 1599

But thou shalt open thine hand vnto him, and shalt lend him sufficient for his neede which he hath.

King James (Authorized) Version

But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.

One Unity Resource Bible

but you shall surely open your hand to him, and shall surely lend him sufficient for his need, which he lacks.

Translation for Translators

Instead, be generous [IDM] and lend to them the money that they need.

Unlocked Literal Bible

but you must surely open your hand to him and surely lend him sufficient for his need.

Noah Webster Bible

But thou shalt open thy hand wide to him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.

World English Bible

but you shall surely open your hand to him, and shall surely lend him sufficient for his need, which he lacks.

Young's Literal Translation

for thou dost certainly open thy hand to him, and dost certainly lend him sufficient for his lack which he lacketh.

Context

Generosity in Lending and Giving

⁷If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother.⁸Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs.

Summary

This verse in Deuteronomy instructs the Israelites to be generous and open-handed towards those in need, emphasizing the importance of compassion and kindness. It encourages a spirit of giving without holding back or being reluctant, reflecting God's heart for the poor and less fortunate. By following this command, the Israelites were not only fulfilling their duty to help others but also demonstrating their trust in God's provision and care for all His people.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him,.... And give him bountifully and liberally; in order to which the heart must be first opened, the affections moved, and a willing mind disposed to give generously: and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need in that which he wanteth: enough to answer his present exigencies, but not to cause him to abound, or to supply him with things needless and superfluous.

Deuteronomy 15:8

Generosity in Lending and Giving

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Berean Standard Bible

Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs.

American Standard Version (1901)

but thou shalt surely open thy hand unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need in that which he wanteth.

Bible in Basic English

But let your hand be open to give him the use of whatever he is in need of.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But shalt open it to the poor man, thou shalt lend him, that which thou perceivest he hath need of.

Free Bible Version

On the contrary. You should be generous to them, and lend them whatever they need.

Geneva Bible 1599

But thou shalt open thine hand vnto him, and shalt lend him sufficient for his neede which he hath.

King James (Authorized) Version

But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.

One Unity Resource Bible

but you shall surely open your hand to him, and shall surely lend him sufficient for his need, which he lacks.

Translation for Translators

Instead, be generous [IDM] and lend to them the money that they need.

Unlocked Literal Bible

but you must surely open your hand to him and surely lend him sufficient for his need.

Noah Webster Bible

But thou shalt open thy hand wide to him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.

World English Bible

but you shall surely open your hand to him, and shall surely lend him sufficient for his need, which he lacks.

Young's Literal Translation

for thou dost certainly open thy hand to him, and dost certainly lend him sufficient for his lack which he lacketh.