exaction

noun

«exaction» in the English dictionary: in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In Jewish tradition

It means harsh demands for payment, especially taking grain or interest from the poor.

Interpretation. The prophets and Nehemiah condemned the rich who squeezed the poor. The tradition says lending should help a neighbor and should not oppress him.

Meaning

Forcing someone to hand over money or goods, often unfairly. tree →

Examples

I pray you, let us leave off this exaction. (Writings NEH.5.10, JPS 1917) tree →
Thus saith the Lord GOD: Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel; remove violence and spoil, and execute justice and righteousness; take away your exactions from My people, saith the Lord GOD. (Prophets EZK.45.9, JPS 1917) tree →
Therefore, because ye trample upon the poor, and take from him exactions of wheat; ye have built houses of hewn stone, but ye shall not dwell in them, ye have planted pleasant vineyards, but ye shall not drink wine thereof. (Prophets AMO.5.11, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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