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usury

Meaning of “usury”

Interest, increase, or an added return charged or received upon a loan.

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24 occurrences17 verses11 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 22:25

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Nehemiah 5:7
Then I consulted with myself, and I rebuked the nobles, and the rulers, and said unto them, Ye exact usury, every one of his brother. And I set a great assembly against them.
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1611 witness · Nehemiah 5:7 · retained source text

Then I consulted with my selfe, and I rebuked the Nobles, and the rulers, and said vnto them, You exact vsurie, euery one of his brother. And I set a great assembly against them:

1611 marginal noteHeb. my heart consulted in me.

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