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I likewise, my brothers and my servants, do lend them money and grain. Please let us leave off this usury.
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Leadership by Example
Commentators unanimously highlight that Nehemiah's plea is powerful because he practices what he preaches. He and his team had also lent money and grain. Scholars like John Gill note they even refrained from taking payment for their services to ease the people's burden. Nehemiah's personal sacrifice gives him the moral authority to call others to generosity.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I ... might exact - Nehemiah had lent, but not upon pledge.
19th Century
Anglican
Might exact. —We have lent them money and corn. By his own example the governor pleads with them: not let us leave of…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I likewise, and my brethren, and my servants, might exact of them money and corn For …
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