Deuteronomy 15:3

Of a foreigner thou mayest exact it again: but that which is thine with thy brother thine hand shall release;

Cross-references

In Deuteronomy 15:4, the promise of no poor among you is the result of obeying the command to release debts to brothers in verse 3.

Deuteronomy 23:20 also distinguishes between brothers and foreigners regarding interest — echoing the same principle of different treatment.

Nehemiah 5:7 Historical context

In Nehemiah 5:7, Nehemiah rebukes nobles for exacting interest from fellow Jews — a direct violation of the principle to release brothers from debts.

Exodus 22:25 forbids interest on loans to poor Israelites — complementary to the rule here, both protecting brothers while allowing exaction from foreigners.