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"If a man borrows anything of his neighbor`s, and it is injured, or dies, the owner of it not being with it, he shall surely make restitution.
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A Higher Responsibility for Borrowers
Commentators explain that because a loan benefits the borrower, the law places a very high standard of responsibility on them. Unlike a simple deposit, if the borrowed item is damaged or lost, the borrower must make it right. Scholars note this strict rule was necessary to encourage people to be careful with things that weren't theirs and to ensure lenders wouldn't be punished for their kindness.
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Exodus
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19th Century
Anglican
Lending is a species of deposit; but for the benefit, not of the depositor, but of the borrower. The obligation of the latter to keep intact and to…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And if a man borrow [ought] of his neighbour Any beast, as it should seem, as an ox to plough with, an ass, horse, o…
Presbyterian
The people of God should ever be ready to show mildness and mercy, according to the spirit of these laws. We must answer to God, not only for what …
