Deuteronomy 24:11
New International Version
Stay outside and let the neighbor to whom you are making the loan bring the pledge out to you.

New Living Translation
You must wait outside while he goes in and brings it out to you.

English Standard Version
You shall stand outside, and the man to whom you make the loan shall bring the pledge out to you.

Berean Standard Bible
You are to stand outside while the man to whom you are lending brings the security out to you.

King James Bible
Thou shalt stand abroad, and the man to whom thou dost lend shall bring out the pledge abroad unto thee.

New King James Version
You shall stand outside, and the man to whom you lend shall bring the pledge out to you.

New American Standard Bible
You shall stand outside, and the person to whom you are making the loan shall bring the pledge outside to you.

NASB 1995
“You shall remain outside, and the man to whom you make the loan shall bring the pledge out to you.

NASB 1977
“You shall remain outside, and the man to whom you make the loan shall bring the pledge out to you.

Legacy Standard Bible
You shall stand outside, and the man to whom you make the loan shall bring the deposit out to you.

Amplified Bible
You shall stand outside, and the man to whom you lend shall bring the pledge out to you.

Christian Standard Bible
Stand outside while the man you are making the loan to brings the security out to you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You must stand outside while the man you are making the loan to brings the security out to you.

American Standard Version
Thou shalt stand without, and the man to whom thou dost lend shall bring forth the pledge without unto thee.

Contemporary English Version
Wait outside, and they will bring out the item you have agreed on.

English Revised Version
Thou shalt stand without, and the man to whom thou dost lend shall bring forth the pledge without unto thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Wait outside, and the person to whom you're making the loan will bring the deposit out to you.

Good News Translation
wait outside and let him bring it to you himself.

International Standard Version
Stay outside and let the man to whom you made the loan bring it out to you.

Majority Standard Bible
You are to stand outside while the man to whom you are lending brings the security out to you.

NET Bible
You must stand outside and the person to whom you are making the loan will bring out to you what he is offering as security.

New Heart English Bible
You shall stand outside, and the man to whom you do lend shall bring forth the pledge outside to you.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thou shalt stand abroad, and the man to whom thou dost lend shall bring out the pledge abroad to thee:

World English Bible
You shall stand outside, and the man to whom you lend shall bring the pledge outside to you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
you stand at the outside, and the man on whom you are lifting [it] up is bringing out the pledge to you at the outside.

Young's Literal Translation
at the outside thou dost stand, and the man on whom thou art lifting it up is bringing out unto thee the pledge at the outside.

Smith's Literal Translation
Thou shalt stand without, and the man to whom was lent to him, shall bring out to thee the pledge without.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But then shalt stand without, and he shall bring out to thee what he hath.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Instead, you shall stand outside, and he will carry out to you what he has.

New American Bible
but shall wait outside until the person to whom you are making the loan brings the pledge outside to you.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall wait outside, while the person to whom you are making the loan brings the pledge out to you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But you shall wait in the street, and the man who is your debtor shall bring out the pledge to you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
But stand in the street, and that man who owes you shall bring the security out to you to the street.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thou shalt stand without, and the man to whom thou dost lend shall bring forth the pledge without unto thee.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
thou shalt stand without, and the man who is in thy debt shall bring the pledge out to thee.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Additional Laws
10When you lend anything to your neighbor, do not enter his house to collect security. 11You are to stand outside while the man to whom you are lending brings the security out to you. 12If he is a poor man, you must not go to sleep with the security in your possession;…

Cross References
Exodus 22:26-27
If you take your neighbor’s cloak as collateral, return it to him by sunset, / because his cloak is the only covering he has for his body. What else will he sleep in? And if he cries out to Me, I will hear, for I am compassionate.

Leviticus 19:13
You must not defraud your neighbor or rob him. You must not withhold until morning the wages due a hired hand.

Job 24:10
Without clothing, they wander about naked. They carry the sheaves, but still go hungry.

Amos 2:8
They lie down beside every altar on garments taken in pledge. And in the house of their God, they drink wine obtained through fines.

Nehemiah 5:11
Please restore to them immediately their fields, vineyards, olive groves, and houses, along with the percentage of the money, grain, new wine, and oil that you have been assessing them.”

Proverbs 22:22-23
Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate, / for the LORD will take up their case and will plunder those who rob them.

Isaiah 58:6-7
Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

Ezekiel 18:7
He does not oppress another, but restores the pledge to the debtor. He does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing.

Jeremiah 22:13
“Woe to him who builds his palace by unrighteousness, and his upper rooms without justice, who makes his countrymen serve without pay, and fails to pay their wages,

Malachi 3:5
“Then I will draw near to you for judgment. And I will be a swift witness against sorcerers and adulterers and perjurers, against oppressors of the widowed and fatherless, and against those who defraud laborers of their wages and deny justice to the foreigner but do not fear Me,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Matthew 5:42
Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

Luke 6:30
Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not demand it back.

James 2:15-16
Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?

1 John 3:17
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

Matthew 25:35-40
For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...


Treasury of Scripture

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You are to stand outside
This instruction reflects the cultural and legal practices of ancient Israel, where personal space and privacy were highly valued. The lender was not to intrude into the borrower's home, respecting the dignity and autonomy of the individual. This principle aligns with the broader biblical theme of treating others with respect and compassion, as seen in Leviticus 19:18, which commands love for one's neighbor. The act of standing outside also symbolizes patience and trust, virtues that are emphasized throughout Scripture.

while the man to whom you are lending
This phrase highlights the relationship between the lender and the borrower, emphasizing the personal nature of the transaction. In ancient Israel, lending was often a community-based activity, where individuals supported each other in times of need. The borrower is referred to as "the man," indicating a personal and direct interaction, rather than a faceless transaction. This reflects the biblical principle of community and mutual support, as seen in Acts 2:44-45, where early Christians shared their possessions with those in need.

brings the security out to you
The "security" refers to a pledge or collateral, which was a common practice in ancient lending agreements. This could include items like a cloak or other personal belongings. The borrower bringing the security out signifies a voluntary act, respecting the borrower's agency and dignity. This practice ensured that the borrower was not deprived of essential items, as further detailed in Deuteronomy 24:12-13, which prohibits keeping a poor man's cloak overnight. This reflects God's concern for justice and mercy, themes that are central to the prophetic writings, such as in Micah 6:8, which calls for justice, mercy, and humility.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws to the Israelites.

2. Israelites
The audience receiving the laws, preparing to enter the Promised Land.

3. Lender
The person providing a loan, instructed to wait outside.

4. Borrower
The individual receiving the loan, responsible for bringing out the security.

5. Promised Land
The destination of the Israelites, where these laws are to be practiced.
Teaching Points
Respect for Dignity
The instruction to wait outside shows respect for the borrower's privacy and dignity. As Christians, we should honor others' dignity in our interactions.

Compassionate Lending
The law encourages lenders to act with compassion, not exploiting the borrower's situation. We should practice generosity and fairness in our financial dealings.

Trust and Integrity
By allowing the borrower to bring out the security, the lender demonstrates trust. We should cultivate trust and integrity in our relationships.

God's Concern for the Vulnerable
This law reflects God's care for the vulnerable, reminding us to advocate for and support those in need.

Practical Faith
The application of this law is a demonstration of faith in action, encouraging us to live out our beliefs in tangible ways.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You are to stand
תַּעֲמֹ֑ד (ta·‘ă·mōḏ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

outside
בַּח֖וּץ (ba·ḥūṣ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2351: Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors

while the man
וְהָאִ֗ישׁ (wə·hā·’îš)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

to whom
אַתָּה֙ (’at·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

you are lending
נֹשֶׁ֣ה (nō·šeh)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5383: To lend, borrow on security, interest

brings
יוֹצִ֥יא (yō·w·ṣî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

the security
הַעֲב֖וֹט (ha·‘ă·ḇō·wṭ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5667: A pledge, article pledged

out
הַחֽוּצָה׃ (ha·ḥū·ṣāh)
Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 2351: Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors

to you.
אֵלֶ֛יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to


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