Matthew Poole and continuators on Nehemiah 10:31

31 And if the people of the land bring ware, or any victuals on the sabbath day, to sell, that we would not buy it of them on the sabbath, or on the holy day, and that we would leave the seventh year , and the exaction of every debt .

i. e. Leave the land at rest from plowing or tilling it in that year, according to Gods command, Exod. 23. 10, 11. Levit. 25. 4.

Heb. hand, debts are called hands because they are commonly contracted or confirmed by a bill under the hand of the debtour.

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