8 Rather, be openhanded and freely lend them whatever they need.
8 But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.
8 but you shall open your hand to him and lend him sufficient for his need, whatever it may be.
8 No. Look at him, open your purse, lend whatever and as much as he needs.
8 but you shall open your hand wide to him and willingly lend him sufficient for his need, whatever he needs.
8 Instead, be generous and lend them whatever they need.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 15:8
Commentary on Deuteronomy 15:1-11
(Read Deuteronomy 15:1-11)
This year of release typified the grace of the gospel, in which is proclaimed the acceptable year of the Lord; and by which we obtain the release of our debts, that is, the pardon of our sins. The law is spiritual, and lays restraints upon the thoughts of the heart. We mistake, if we think thoughts are free from God's knowledge and check. That is a wicked heart indeed, which raises evil thoughts from the good law of God, as theirs did, who, because God had obliged them to the charity of forgiving, denied the charity of giving. Those who would keep from the act of sin, must keep out of their minds the very thought of sin. It is a dreadful thing to have the cry of the poor justly against us. Grudge not a kindness to thy brother; distrust not the providence of God. What thou doest, do freely, for God loves a cheerful giver, 2 Corinthians 9:7.