In the biblical context, payments are often associated with the fulfillment of obligations, whether they be financial, social, or spiritual. The concept of payment is deeply rooted in the principles of justice, fairness, and stewardship as outlined in the Scriptures.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, payments are frequently mentioned in the context of wages, debts, and offerings. The Law of Moses provided specific guidelines for fair compensation and the timely payment of wages. Leviticus 19:13 states, "You must not defraud your neighbor or rob him. You must not withhold until morning the wages due a hired hand." This command underscores the importance of integrity and fairness in financial dealings.

The concept of debt and repayment is also addressed. In Deuteronomy 15:1-2 , the law of the Sabbath year is introduced, where debts are to be forgiven every seven years: "At the end of every seven years you must cancel debts. This is how it is to be done: Every creditor shall cancel the loan he has made to his fellow Israelite." This provision reflects God's concern for economic justice and the prevention of perpetual poverty.

Offerings and sacrifices were another form of payment, symbolizing atonement and devotion to God. The Israelites were required to bring offerings to the temple as a form of payment for sin and as an expression of worship (Leviticus 1-7).

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the concept of payment extends to spiritual and moral obligations. Jesus' teachings often highlighted the importance of fulfilling one's duties to God and others. In Matthew 22:21 , Jesus addresses the issue of paying taxes, saying, "Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s." This statement emphasizes the dual responsibility of believers to both earthly authorities and divine commandments.

The parable of the workers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) illustrates the principles of divine justice and generosity. The landowner pays all workers the same wage, regardless of the hours worked, highlighting God's grace and the kingdom's values, which transcend human notions of fairness.

The ultimate payment in the New Testament is the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. His atonement is described as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45), fulfilling the debt of sin that humanity could not pay. This act of redemption is central to Christian theology, emphasizing the grace and mercy of God.

Practical Implications

The biblical teachings on payments encourage believers to act justly and responsibly in their financial dealings. The principles of honesty, timely payment, and generosity are emphasized throughout Scripture. Christians are called to be good stewards of their resources, recognizing that all they possess is ultimately entrusted to them by God.

Furthermore, the spiritual dimension of payment, as seen in the sacrificial work of Christ, calls believers to live lives of gratitude and service, acknowledging the debt of love they owe to God and others (Romans 13:8).2855. kollubistes -- a moneychanger
... given to someone making a transaction or exchange; in the NT a , converting "heathen
currency" into "Jewish money" so worshipers could make payments into the ...
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A Story of a Barber's Payments, Introduced for the Sake of ...
... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter XIII. A story of a barber's payments,
introduced for the sake of recognizing the devil's illusions. ...
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Epistle Lxi. To Gennadius, Patrician and Exarch of Africa.
... has tearfully represented to us that the poor of his city are being vexed everywhere,
and afflicted by expenses in the way of gifts or payments [1375] ; and ...
/.../the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle lxi to gennadius patrician.htm

Epistle xxxii. To Peter, Subdeacon of Sicily.
... If this is so, let thy Experience restore to them the farm, and also the payments
from the same farm for the two indictions during which thou hast exacted them ...
/.../the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle xxxii to peter subdeacon.htm

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... Royalty payments must be paid within 60 days following each date on which you prepare
(or are legally required to prepare) your periodic tax returns. ...
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... Royalty payments must be paid within 60 days following each date on which you prepare
(or are legally required to prepare) your periodic tax returns. ...
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Due Measure must be Observed in Liberality, that it May not be ...
... in excess or too sparingly, they contemn either of these; in the one case because
he wastes the fruits of another's labours by unnecessary payments, on the ...
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Epistle Xliv. To Peter, Subdeacon of Sicily.
... But, lest after my death these very imposts, which we have disallowed as extras
but allowed in augmentation of the regular payments, should again in any way be ...
/.../the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle xliv to peter subdeacon.htm

Receiving Agents.
... RECEIVING AGENTS. The following Persons are authorized to receive and forward
payments to the Editor: MAINE. Portland, William Hyde. ...
/.../leland/the national preacher vol 2 no 7 dec 1827/receiving agents.htm

Prolegomena.
... schedules to be made and authorised, copies of which were to be given to the rustici
in all the farms of the church, shewing what their legal payments were, so ...
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The Fifth Book
... Who can square the accounts of such injustice? They make the payments due
from the rich while they suffer the poverty of beggars. ...
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Payments (7 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Payments (7 Occurrences). Acts 21:24 Go with these,
and make yourself clean with them, and make the necessary ...
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Taxes (19 Occurrences)
... 13 The king may be certain that when the building of this town and its walls is
complete, they will give no tax or payment in goods or forced payments, and in ...
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Forced (84 Occurrences)
... 13 The king may be certain that when the building of this town and its walls is
complete, they will give no tax or payment in goods or forced payments, and in ...
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Inn (7 Occurrences)
... There are no fixed payments, and on departure, the arranging of haqq el-khan generally
means a disagreeable dispute, as the innkeepers are invariably untruthful ...
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Pays (18 Occurrences)

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Further (121 Occurrences)
... Ezra 4:20 Further, there have been great kings in Jerusalem, ruling over all the
country across the river, to whom they gave taxes and payments in goods and ...
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Wages (52 Occurrences)
... Pe`ullah generally means "work," "labor," "reward," "wages." The old Levitical Law
was insistent on honesty in wages and on promptness in payments: "The wages ...
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Revenue (10 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 33:18 Your heart will give thought to the cause of your fear: where is the
scribe, where is he who made a record of the payments, where is he by whom ...
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Ponder (10 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 33:18 Your heart will give thought to the cause of your fear: where is the
scribe, where is he who made a record of the payments, where is he by whom ...
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Statements (22 Occurrences)
... Acts 21:24 Go with these, and make yourself clean with them, and make the necessary
payments for them, so that they may be free from their oath: and everyone ...
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