# What does Deuteronomy 15:3 mean?

> Deuteronomy 15:3 in plain, modern English from the Modern Text Bible.

> You can still collect from foreigners, but you must forgive whatever your fellow Israelite owes you.
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> — Deuteronomy 15:3, Modern Text Bible

## Commentary

The debt release only applies within the Israelite community. Debts from outsiders can still be collected.