1 Now all the publicans and sinners were drawing near unto him to hear him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Then G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- drew near G1448 (ἐγγίζω) — to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach
- unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- the publicans G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the publicans G5057 (τελώνης) — a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public
revenue
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- sinners G268 (ἁμαρτωλός) — sinful, i.e. a sinner
- for to hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
2 And both the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the Pharisees G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Pharisees G5330 (Φαρισαῖος) — a separatist, i.e. exclusively
religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary
- scribes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- scribes G1122 (γραμματεύς)
- murmured G1234 (διαγογγύζω) — to complain throughout a crowd
- saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- This man G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- receiveth G4327 (προσδέχομαι) — to admit (to intercourse, hospitality, credence,
or (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await (with
confidence or patience)
- sinners G268 (ἁμαρτωλός) — sinful, i.e. a sinner
- eateth G4906 (συνεσθίω) — to take food in company
with
- with them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
3 And he spake unto them this parable, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- he spake G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- parable G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- parable G3850 (παραβολή) — a similitude ("parable"), i.e. (symbolic) fictitious
narrative (of common life conveying a moral), apothegm or
adage
- unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
4 What man of you, having a hundred sheep, and having lost one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- What G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- having G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- an hundred G1540 (ἑκατόν) — a hundred
- sheep G4263 (πρόβατον) — something that walks
forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or
figuratively)
- if G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- he lose G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to
perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
- one G1520 (εἷς) — one
- them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- doth G2641 (καταλείπω) — to leave down, i.e. behind; by implication, to
abandon, have remaining
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- leave G2641 (καταλείπω) — to leave down, i.e. behind; by implication, to
abandon, have remaining
- the ninety and nine G1768 (ἐννενηκονταεννέα) — ninety-nine
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the wilderness G2048 (ἔρημος) — lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually
as a noun, being implied)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- go G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e.
travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively,
die), live, etc.);
- after G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- that which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- is lost G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to
perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
- until G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of
continuance, until (of time and place)
- he find G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
- it G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- when he hath found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
- he layeth G2007 (ἐπιτίθημι) — to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense)
- on G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- his G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- shoulders G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- shoulders G5606 (ὦμος) — the shoulder (as that on which
burdens are borne)
- rejoicing G5463 (χαίρω) — to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off;
impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be
well
6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and his neighbors, saying unto them, Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- when he cometh G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- home G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- home G3624 (οἶκος) — a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or
figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally
or figuratively)
- he calleth together G4779 (συγκαλέω) — to convoke
- friends G5384 (φίλος) — actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as
a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)
- neighbours G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- neighbours G1069 (γείτων) — a neighbour (as adjoining one's ground); by implication, a
friend
- saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- Rejoice with G4796 (συγχαίρω) — to sympathize in gladness, congratulate
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- I have found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- sheep G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- sheep G4263 (πρόβατον) — something that walks
forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or
figuratively)
- which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- was lost G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to
perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
7 I say unto you, that even so there shall be joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine righteous persons, who need no repentance.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- likewise G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- joy G5479 (χαρά) — cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
- shall be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the
sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication,
happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel
(Christianity)
- over G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- one G1520 (εἷς) — one
- sinner G268 (ἁμαρτωλός) — sinful, i.e. a sinner
- that repenteth G3340 (μετανοέω) — to think differently or afterwards, i.e.
reconsider (morally, feel compunction)
- more than G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- ninety and nine G1768 (ἐννενηκονταεννέα) — ninety-nine
- just persons G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent,
holy (absolutely or relatively)
- which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which
same
- G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- need G5532 (χρεία) — employment, i.e. an affair; also (by
implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution
- no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- repentance G3341 (μετάνοια) — (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including
reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's)
decision)
8 Or what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a lamp, and sweep the house, and seek diligently until she find it?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Either G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
- having G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- ten G1176 (δέκα) — ten
- pieces of silver G1406 (δραχμή) — a drachma or (silver) coin (as handled)
- if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- she lose G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to
perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
- one G1520 (εἷς) — one
- piece G1406 (δραχμή) — a drachma or (silver) coin (as handled)
- doth G681 (ἅπτω) — properly, to fasten to, i.e. (specially) to set on
fire
- not G3780 (οὐχί) — not indeed
- light G681 (ἅπτω) — properly, to fasten to, i.e. (specially) to set on
fire
- a candle G3088 (λύχνος) — a portable lamp or other illuminator (literally
or figuratively)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- sweep G4563 (σαρόω) — meaning a
broom; to sweep
- the house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the house G3614 (οἰκία) — properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely)
an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family
(especially domestics)
- seek G2212 (ζητέω) — to seek (literally or figuratively); specially,
(by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against
life)
- diligently G1960 (ἐπιμελῶς) — carefully
- till G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of
continuance, until (of time and place)
- G3755 (ὅτου) — during which same time,
i.e. whilst
- she find G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
9 And when she hath found it, she calleth together her friends and neighbors, saying, Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I had lost.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- when she hath found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
- she calleth G4779 (συγκαλέω) — to convoke
- friends G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- friends G5384 (φίλος) — actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as
a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)
- neighbours G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- neighbours G1069 (γείτων) — a neighbour (as adjoining one's ground); by implication, a
friend
- together G4779 (συγκαλέω) — to convoke
- saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- Rejoice with G4796 (συγχαίρω) — to sympathize in gladness, congratulate
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- I have found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
- the piece G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the piece G1406 (δραχμή) — a drachma or (silver) coin (as handled)
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- I had lost G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to
perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
10 Even so, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Likewise G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- I say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- there is G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- joy G5479 (χαρά) — cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
- in the presence of G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of
(literally or figuratively)
- the angels G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the angels G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring
tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a
pastor
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- over G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- one G1520 (εἷς) — one
- sinner G268 (ἁμαρτωλός) — sinful, i.e. a sinner
- that repenteth G3340 (μετανοέω) — to think differently or afterwards, i.e.
reconsider (morally, feel compunction)
11 And he said, A certain man had two sons:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- he said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- A certain G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- had G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- two G1417 (δύο) — "two"
- sons G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
12 and the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of thy substance that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the younger G3501 (νέος) — "new", i.e. (of persons) youthful, or (of things) fresh; figuratively,
regenerate
- of them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- to G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- give G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- the portion G3313 (μέρος) — a division or share (literally or figuratively,
in a wide application)
- of goods G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of goods G3776 (οὐσία) — substance, i.e. property
(possessions)
- that falleth G1911 (ἐπιβάλλω) — to throw upon (literal or figurative, transitive or
reflexive; usually with more or less force); specially (with
implied) to reflect; impersonally, to belong…
- he divided G1244 (διαιρέω) — to separate, i.e. distribute
- unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- living G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- living G979 (βίος) — life, i.e. (literally) the present state of existence;
by implication, the means of livelihood
13 And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together and took his journey into a far country; and there he wasted his substance with riotous living.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any
respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely;
neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
- days G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
- after G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
- the younger G3501 (νέος) — "new", i.e. (of persons) youthful, or (of things) fresh; figuratively,
regenerate
- son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- gathered G4863 (συνάγω) — to lead together, i.e. collect or convene;
specially, to entertain (hospitably)
- all G537 (ἅπας) — absolutely all or (singular)
every one
- together G4863 (συνάγω) — to lead together, i.e. collect or convene;
specially, to entertain (hospitably)
- and took his journey G589 (ἀποδημέω) — to go abroad, i.e. visit a foreign land
- into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- a far G3117 (μακρός) — long (in place (distant) or time (neuter plural))
- country G5561 (χώρα) — room, i.e. a space of territory (more or less extensive;
often including its inhabitants)
- there G1563 (ἐκεῖ) — there; by extension, thither
- wasted G1287 (διασκορπίζω) — to dissipate, i.e. (genitive case) to rout or
separate; specially, to winnow; figuratively, to squander
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- substance G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- substance G3776 (οὐσία) — substance, i.e. property
(possessions)
- with riotous G811 (ἀσώτως) — dissolutely
- living G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that country; and he began to be in want.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- when he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- had spent G1159 (δαπανάω) — to expend, i.e. (in a good sense) to incur cost, or (in a
bad one) to waste
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- there arose G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- a mighty G2478 (ἰσχυρός) — forcible (literally or figuratively)
- famine G3042 (λιμός) — a scarcity of
food
- in G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- that G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the
article prefixed
- land G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- land G5561 (χώρα) — room, i.e. a space of territory (more or less extensive;
often including its inhabitants)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- began G756 (ἄρχομαι) — to
commence (in order of time)
- to be in want G5302 (ὑστερέω) — to be later, i.e. (by implication) to be inferior;
generally, to fall short (be deficient)
15 And he went and joined himself to one of the citizens of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- he went G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e.
travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively,
die), live, etc.);
- and joined himself G2853 (κολλάω) — to glue, i.e. (passively or reflexively) to stick
(figuratively)
- to G1520 (εἷς) — one
- a citizen G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- a citizen G4177 (πολίτης) — a townsman
- of that G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the
article prefixed
- country G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- country G5561 (χώρα) — room, i.e. a space of territory (more or less extensive;
often including its inhabitants)
- he sent G3992 (πέμπω) — to dispatch (from the subjective view or
point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers
rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and…
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- fields G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- fields G68 (ἀγρός) — a field (as a drive for cattle); genitive case, the country;
specially, a farm, i.e. hamlet
- to feed G1006 (βόσκω) — to pasture; by
extension to, fodder; reflexively, to graze
- swine G5519 (χοῖρος) — a hog
16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- he would fain G1937 (ἐπιθυμέω) — to set the heart upon, i.e. long for (rightfully
or otherwise)
- have filled G1072 (γεμίζω) — to fill entirely
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- belly G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- belly G2836 (κοιλία) — a cavity, i.e. (especially) the abdomen; by
implication, the matrix; figuratively, the heart
- with G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- the husks G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the husks G2769 (κεράτιον) — something horned, i.e.
(specially) the pod of the carob-tree
- that G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- the swine G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the swine G5519 (χοῖρος) — a hog
- did eat G2068 (ἐσθίω) — used only in certain tenses,
the rest being supplied by ; to eat (usually literal)
- no man G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none,
nobody, nothing
- gave G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
17 But when he came to himself he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish here with hunger!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- when he came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- himself G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- he said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- How many G4214 (πόσος) — interrogative pronoun (of
amount) how much (large, long or (plural) many)
- hired servants G3407 (μίσθιος) — a wage-earner
- of my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- father’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- father’s G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- have bread G740 (ἄρτος) — bread (as raised) or a loaf
- enough and to spare G4052 (περισσεύω) — to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be
superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or
excel
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- perish G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to
perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
- with hunger G3042 (λιμός) — a scarcity of
food
18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will arise G450 (ἀνίστημι) — to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or
intransitive)
- and go G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e.
travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively,
die), live, etc.);
- to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- will say G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain
tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
- unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- I have sinned G264 (ἁμαρτάνω) — properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e.
(figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
- against G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the
sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication,
happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel
(Christianity)
- before G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of
(literally or figuratively)
- thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
19 I am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- no more G3765 (οὐκέτι) — not yet, no longer
- worthy G514 (ἄξιος) — deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing
praise)
- to be called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a
variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
- thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
- son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- make G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- one G1520 (εἷς) — one
- of thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
- hired servants G3407 (μίσθιος) — a wage-earner
20 And he arose, and came to his father. But while he was yet afar off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- he arose G450 (ἀνίστημι) — to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or
intransitive)
- and came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- his G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- when he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- was G568 (ἀπέχω) — (actively) to have out, i.e. receive in full;
(intransitively) to keep (oneself) away, i.e. be distant (literally or
figuratively)
- yet G2089 (ἔτι) — "yet," still (of time or degree)
- a great way off G3112 (μακράν) — at a
distance (literally or figuratively)
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- had compassion G4697 (σπλαγχνίζομαι) — to have the bowels yearn, i.e. (figuratively)
feel sympathy, to pity
- ran G5143 (τρέχω) — which
uses (the base of ) as alternate in certain tenses;
to run or walk hastily (literally or figuratively)
- and fell G1968 (ἐπιπίπτω) — to embrace (with affection) or seize (with more or
less violence; literally or figuratively)
- on G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- neck G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- neck G5137 (τράχηλος) — the throat (neck),
i.e. (figuratively) life
- kissed G2705 (καταφιλέω) — to kiss earnestly
21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight: I am no more worthy to be called thy son.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- the son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- I have sinned G264 (ἁμαρτάνω) — properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e.
(figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
- against G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the
sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication,
happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel
(Christianity)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- in G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of
(literally or figuratively)
- thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
- sight G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of
(literally or figuratively)
- am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- no more G3765 (οὐκέτι) — not yet, no longer
- worthy G514 (ἄξιος) — deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing
praise)
- to be called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a
variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
- son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth quickly the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- the father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- servants G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- servants G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary;
frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or
subserviency)
- Bring forth G1627 (ἐκφέρω) — to bear out (literally or figuratively)
- the best G4413 (πρῶτος) — foremost (in time, place, order or
importance)
- robe G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- robe G4749 (στολή) — equipment, i.e. (specially), a "stole" or long-fitting gown
(as a mark of dignity)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- put G1746 (ἐνδύω) — to invest
with clothing (literally or figuratively)
- on G1746 (ἐνδύω) — to invest
with clothing (literally or figuratively)
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- put G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- a ring G1146 (δακτύλιος) — a finger-ring
- on G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- hand G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- hand G5495 (χείρ) — the hand
(literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means
or instrument)
- shoes G5266 (ὑπόδημα) — something bound under the feet, i.e. a shoe or
sandal
- feet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- feet G4228 (πούς) — a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
23 and bring the fatted calf, and kill it, and let us eat, and make merry:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- bring hither G5342 (φέρω) — to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and
figuratively, as follows)
- the fatted G4618 (σιτευτός) — grain-fed, i.e. fattened
- calf G3448 (μόσχος) — a young bullock
- and kill G2380 (θύω) — properly, to rush (breathe hard, blow, smoke), i.e.
(by implication) to sacrifice (properly, by fire, but genitive case);
by extension to immolate (slaughter…
- let us eat G5315 (φάγω) — to
eat (literally or figuratively)
- and be merry G2165 (εὐφραίνω) — to put (middle voice or passively, be) in a good
frame of mind, i.e. rejoice
24 for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or
figuratively; also as noun)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- is alive again G326 (ἀναζάω) — to recover life (literally or figuratively)
- G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- he was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- lost G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to
perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
- is found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
- they began G756 (ἄρχομαι) — to
commence (in order of time)
- to be merry G2165 (εὐφραίνω) — to put (middle voice or passively, be) in a good
frame of mind, i.e. rejoice
25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- elder G4245 (πρεσβύτερος) — older; as noun, a senior; specially,
an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial
council) or Christian "presbyter"
- son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the field G68 (ἀγρός) — a field (as a drive for cattle); genitive case, the country;
specially, a farm, i.e. hamlet
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- he came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- and drew nigh G1448 (ἐγγίζω) — to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach
- to the house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to the house G3614 (οἰκία) — properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely)
an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family
(especially domestics)
- he heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
- musick G4858 (συμφωνία) — unison of sound ("symphony"), i.e. a concert of instruments
(harmonious note)
- dancing G5525 (χορός) — a ring, i.e. round dance ("choir"
26 And he called to him one of the servants, and inquired what these things might be.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- he called G4341 (προσκαλέομαι) — to call toward oneself, i.e. summon,
invite
- one G1520 (εἷς) — one
- of the servants G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the servants G3816 (παῖς) — a boy (as often beaten with impunity), or (by
analogy), a girl, and (genitive case) a child; specially, a slave or
servant (especially a minister to a king; a…
- and asked G4441 (πυνθάνομαι) — to question, i.e. ascertain by inquiry
(as a matter of information merely; and thus differing from ,
which properly means a request as a favor; and from , whi…
- what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- meant G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- he said G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- he said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- Thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
- brother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- is come G2240 (ἥκω) — to arrive, i.e. be present (literally or
figuratively)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- hath killed G2380 (θύω) — properly, to rush (breathe hard, blow, smoke), i.e.
(by implication) to sacrifice (properly, by fire, but genitive case);
by extension to immolate (slaughter…
- the G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the G3448 (μόσχος) — a young bullock
- fatted G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- fatted G4618 (σιτευτός) — grain-fed, i.e. fattened
- calf G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- calf G3448 (μόσχος) — a young bullock
- because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- he hath received G618 (ἀπολαμβάνω) — to receive (specially, in full, or as a host); also
to take aside
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- safe and sound G5198 (ὑγιαίνω) — to have sound health, i.e. be well (in body); figuratively,
to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine)
28 But he was angry, and would not go in: and his father came out, and entreated him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- he was angry G3710 (ὀργίζω) — to provoke or enrage, i.e. (passively) become
exasperated
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- would G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- go in G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
- therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- came G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- out G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
- and intreated G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration,
hortation or consolation)
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
29 But he answered and said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, and I never transgressed a commandment of thine; and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- he answering G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to
respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an
address is expected)
- said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- to G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- Lo G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- these many G5118 (τοσοῦτος) — apparently from and ) and
(including its variations); so vast as this, i.e. such (in quantity,
amount, number of space)
- years G2094 (ἔτος) — a year
- do I serve G1398 (δουλεύω) — to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or
voluntary)
- thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
- neither G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- transgressed I G3928 (παρέρχομαι) — to come near or aside, i.e. to approach (arrive),
go by (or away), (figuratively) perish or neglect, (causative)
avert
- at any time G3763 (οὐδέποτε) — not even at any time, i.e. never at all
- thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
- commandment G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative
prescription
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- yet thou G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- never G3763 (οὐδέποτε) — not even at any time, i.e. never at all
- gavest G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- a kid G2056 (ἔριφος) — a kid
or (genitive case) goat
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- I might make merry G2165 (εὐφραίνω) — to put (middle voice or passively, be) in a good
frame of mind, i.e. rejoice
- with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- friends G5384 (φίλος) — actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as
a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)
30 but when this thy son came, who hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou killedst for him the fatted calf.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- as soon as G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
- son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- was come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- hath devoured G2719 (κατεσθίω) — to eat down, i.e. devour
(literally or figuratively)
- living G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- living G979 (βίος) — life, i.e. (literally) the present state of existence;
by implication, the means of livelihood
- with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
- harlots G4204 (πόρνη) — a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater
- thou hast killed G2380 (θύω) — properly, to rush (breathe hard, blow, smoke), i.e.
(by implication) to sacrifice (properly, by fire, but genitive case);
by extension to immolate (slaughter…
- for him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- the fatted G4618 (σιτευτός) — grain-fed, i.e. fattened
- calf G3448 (μόσχος) — a young bullock
31 And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that is mine is thine.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- he said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- Son G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
- thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
- art G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- ever G3842 (πάντοτε) — every when, i.e. at all times
- with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- that I have G1699 (ἐμός) — my
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- thine G4674 (σός) — thine
32 But it was meet to make merry and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- It was meet G1163 (δεῖ) — also ; neuter
active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was,
etc.) necessary (as binding)
- that we should make merry G2165 (εὐφραίνω) — to put (middle voice or passively, be) in a good
frame of mind, i.e. rejoice
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- be glad G5463 (χαίρω) — to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off;
impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be
well
- for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
- brother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or
figuratively; also as noun)
- is alive again G326 (ἀναζάω) — to recover life (literally or figuratively)
- lost G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to
perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
- is found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)