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משּׁא

Transliteration

mashsha';

Pronunciation

mash-shaw'

Parts of Speech

n m

Root Word (Etymology)

from 5383

Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 1424a

KJV Translation Count — 2x

The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: usury (2)

Outline of Biblical Usage

1. lending on interest, usury
a. in Nehemiah 5:11, the rate of "usury" was only one per cent

Strong's Definitions

mashsha', mash-shaw'; from 5383; a loan; by implication, interest on a debt: — exaction, usury.

Concordance Results Using KJV

Nehemiah 5:7 Neh 5:7

Then I consulted with myself, and I rebuked the nobles, and the rulers, and said unto them, Ye exact H4855, every one of his brother. And I set a great assembly against them.

KJV

Nehemiah 5:10 Neh 5:10

I likewise, and my brethren, and my servants, might exact of them money and corn: I pray you, let us leave off this H4855.

KJV