¹ tn Heb “by interest and increase” (so ASV; NASB “by interest and usury”; NAB “by interest and overcharge.” The two words seem to be synonyms; they probably form a nominal hendiadys, meaning “by increasing [exorbitant] interest.” The law prohibited making a commission or charging interest (Exod 22:25; Lev 25:36-37; Deut 23:20; Ps 15:5). If the poor needed help, the rich were to help them—but not charge them interest.

⁸ sn For an interesting extrabiblical parallel to this edict see the Cyrus cylinder (ANET 315-16).

¹ sn A creditor was a moneylender, whose business was to lend money to others at a fixed rate of interest.

³ tn Heb “your kinsman redeemer.” A גֹּאֵל (goʾel, “kinsman redeemer”) was a protector of the extended family’s interests.

¹ sn He does not charge interest. Such an individual is truly generous, and not simply concerned with making a profit.

² tn Sometimes translated “redeemer.” See the note on the phrase “guardian of the family interests” in 3:9.

¹ tn Or “redeemer.” See the note on the phrase “guardian of the family interests” in 3:9.

¹ tn Heb “your money” and “your food.” With regard to “interest” and “profit” see the note on v. 36 above.

¹ tn Or “does Christ serve the interests of sin?”; or “is Christ an agent for sin?” See BDAG 230-31 s.v. διάκονος 2.

² sn In the same way as they are. Here is an interesting reversal of the argument. Jews are saved by grace (without law), as Gentiles are.

³ sn “Are you the king of the Jews?” Pilate was interested only in the third charge because of its political implications of sedition against Rome.

² sn Mention of the heart shows that Jesus is not interested in what is done, but why. Motives are more important than actions for him.

² sn “Are you the king of the Jews?” Pilate was interested in this charge because of its political implications of sedition against Rome.

³ sn “Are you the king of the Jews?” Pilate was interested in this charge because of its political implications of sedition against Rome.

² sn The mention of the lampstand in this context is of interest because it suggests that the writing was in clear view.

¹ tn Heb “usury and interest you take.” See 18:13, 17. This kind of economic exploitation violated the law given in Lev 25:36.

¹ sn To “despise oneself” means to reject oneself as if there was little value. The one who ignores discipline is not interested in improving himself.

² sn It is interesting to note in the book that the resolution of Job’s trouble did not come in the way that Zophar prescribed it.

³ tn Heb “and incited David to count Israel.” As v. 5 indicates, David was not interested in a general census, but in determining how much military strength he had.

¹ tn Or “redeemer.” See the note on the phrase “guardian of the family interests” in 3:9. As the following context indicates, the child is referred to here.