In Rome very high interest seems to have been charged in early times. Practically usury was unlimited. It soon became the custom to charge monthly interest at one per cent a month. The Jewish bankers of Palestine and elsewhere were engaged in the same undertakings. Masculine, while the word nations is neuter.
Goats are an appropriate figure, because the goat was regarded as a comparatively worthless animal .
The sheep and goats are represented as having previously pastured together. Compare the parables of the Tares and the Net. The picture to the Greek reader is that of a row, beginning at the judge 's right hand . The preposition sun implies along with. Ye took me with you into the household circle.