• A surety was liable in the same way as the original debtor (Proverbs 11:15; 17:18 ).

    Copyright StatementThese dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

    Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. Entry for 'Debtor'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/d/debtor.html. 1897.