Original Word: נָשָׁה
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: nashah
Pronunciation: naw-shaw'
Phonetic Spelling: (naw-shaw')
Definition: To lend, to borrow, to exact, to deceive
Meaning: to lend, borrow on security, interest

creditor, exact, extortioner, lend, usurer, lend on taker on usury

A primitive root (rather identical with nashah, in the sense of nasha'); to lend or (by reciprocity) borrow on security or interest -- creditor, exact, extortioner, lend, usurer, lend on (taker on) usury.

see HEBREW nashah

see HEBREW nasha'

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to lend, become a creditor
NASB Translation
creditor (4), creditors (1), exacting (1), lending (1), lent (2), loaned (1), make (1), make the loan (1).

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1155 δανείζω (daneizō): To lend
• G1156 δάνειον (daneion): A loan, something lent

These Greek terms are used in the New Testament to convey similar concepts of lending and borrowing, often reflecting the ethical teachings found in the Hebrew Scriptures.

Usage: The verb נָשָׁה (nashah) is used in the context of financial transactions, specifically referring to the act of lending or borrowing with the expectation of interest or security. It is often associated with the practice of charging interest on loans, which is addressed in various legal and moral contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures.

Context: The Hebrew verb נָשָׁה (nashah) appears in the Old Testament in contexts related to financial dealings, particularly those involving loans and interest. The concept of lending and borrowing is addressed in the Mosaic Law, where Israelites are instructed on how to conduct such transactions ethically and justly. The Torah provides specific guidelines to prevent exploitation and ensure fairness, especially towards the poor and vulnerable.

In Exodus 22:25, the Israelites are commanded, "If you lend money to one of My people among you who is poor, you must not be like a moneylender to him; you must not charge him interest." This verse highlights the moral obligation to lend without seeking profit from those in need, reflecting a broader biblical principle of compassion and community support.

Similarly, Deuteronomy 23:19-20 states, "You must not charge your brother interest on money, food, or any other type of loan. You may charge a foreigner interest, but you must not charge your brother interest, so that the LORD your God may bless you in everything to which you put your hand in the land you are entering to possess." This passage distinguishes between fellow Israelites and foreigners, allowing interest to be charged to the latter but not to the former, emphasizing the covenantal relationship among the people of Israel.

The practice of lending and borrowing, as governed by these laws, underscores the importance of maintaining social justice and economic equity within the community. The biblical narrative often critiques the exploitation of the poor through usury, advocating instead for generosity and support.

וְהַ֨נֹּשֶׁ֔ה והנשה יַשֶּׁ֖ה ישה כְּנֹשֶׁ֑ה כַּנֹּשֶׁ֕ה כנשה מִנּוֹשַׁ֔י מנושי נ֭וֹשֶׁה נָֽשׁוּ־ נָשִׁ֥יתִי נֹשִׁ֑אים נֹשִׁ֥ים נֹשֶׁ֣ה נושה נשאים נשה נשו־ נשים נשיתי תַשֶּׁ֥ה תשה kan·nō·šeh kannōšeh kannoSheh kə·nō·šeh kənōšeh kenoSheh min·nō·wō·šay minnoShai minnōwōšay nā·šî·ṯî nā·šū- naShiti nashu nāšîṯî nāšū- nō·šeh nō·šim nō·šîm nō·wō·šeh Noosheh nōšeh noSheh noShim nōšim nōšîm nōwōšeh ṯaš·šeh tashSheh ṯaššeh veHannoSheh wə·han·nō·šeh wəhannōšeh yaš·šeh yashSheh yaššehInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts