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Luke 15

Luke 15:25

The Parable of the Prodigal Son · Luke 15:11–32
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Translations

Modern
Meanwhile the older son was in the field, and as he approached the house, he heard music and dancing.
Traditional
Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.
Literal
And his elder son was in the field; and as, coming, he drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing.
Latin
Erat autem filius ejus senior in agro: et cum veniret, et appropinquaret domui, audivit symphoniam et chorum:

Original

Greek
English
Meanwhile the older son was in the field, and as he approached the house, he heard music and dancing.

Notes

Luke 15:11–32

Like the previous two parables (15:3–7, 8–10), the parable of the lost son demonstrates God’s love for the lost and the joy God experiences when they return. It also reflects the ministry of Jesus. The father represents God, the younger son represents the tax collectors and sinners Jesus welcomed, and the older son represents the religious leaders.

Luke 15:1–32

Chapter 15 contains three related parables of things lost and found:

The loss of something loved causes deep sorrow, whereas finding it brings great joy. There is great rejoicing in heaven when lost sinners return to their heavenly Father.

Events

Parallels

Deuteronomy 21:18–21

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel Jesus Christ Judaism Love Luke, Gospel of Music Musical Instruments Parable Sin

Topics

Dancing: General Scriptures Concerning Entertainments: Music and Dancing often Introduced At Feasts: Dancing At Feasts: Music At God: Love of, Exemplified Inheritance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Jealousy: The Brother of the Prodigal Son Jesus, the Christ: Enunciates the Parables of the Lost Sheep, of the Lost Piece of Silver, of the Prodigal Son Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Prodigal Son and his Older Brother Joy in Heaven Joy of the Father, when his Prodigal Son Returned Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Music: The Jews Used in Dances Parables: Parables of Christ: Prodigal Son Penitent: Promises To Prodigal Son: General Scriptures Concerning Select Readings: The Parable of the Prodigal Son Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning