H4855 מַשָּׁא

Strong's Hebrew Concordance · 2 KJV occurrences

מַשָּׁא

mashshâʼ · mash-shaw'

Definition

a loan; by implication, interest on adebt

KJV Renderings

exaction, usury.

Derivation / Etymology

from H5383 (נָשָׁה);

KJV Verses (2)

Nehemiah 5:7Then I consulted with myself, and I rebuked the nobles, and the rulers, and said unto them, Ye exact usury, every one of his brother. And I set a great assembly against them.
Nehemiah 5:10I likewise, and my brethren, and my servants, might exact of them money and corn: I pray you, let us leave off this usury.