# This is the manner of the release

"This is how to cancel the debts"

# creditor

a person who lends money to other people

# his neighbor or his brother

The words "neighbor" and "brother" share similar meanings and emphasize the close relationship that they have with their fellow Israelites. Alternate translation: "his fellow Israelite" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])

# because Yahweh's cancellation of debts has been proclaimed

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "because Yahweh has required that you cancel debts" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])