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The gain taken for the loan of money or wares. The Jews were allowed to lend money upon usury to strangers, Deu_23:20; but were prohibited to take usury from their brethren of Israel, at least, if they were poor, Exo_22:25. Lev_25:35; Lev_25:37. From the Scriptures speaking against the practice of usury, some have thought it unlawful, Psa_15:5. Pro_28:8. Eze_18:8. But it is replied, that usury there only means immoderate interest, or oppression, by taking advantage of the indigent circumstances of our neighbour; and that it seems as lawful for a man to receive interest for money, which another takes pain with, improves, and ruins the hazard of in trade, as it is to receive rent for our land which another takes pain with, improves, but runs the hazard of in husbandry.