Luke 15:15

And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Luke 15:15

BSB
So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed the pigs.
AKJV
And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.
CPDV
And he went and attached himself to one of the citizens of that region. And he sent him to his farm, in order to feed the swine.
ERV
And he went and joined himself to one of the citizens of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.
NHEB
He went and joined himself to one of the citizens of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed pigs.
SMT
And having gone, he was joined to one of the citizens of that country; and he sent him into the fields to feed swine.

Commentary for Luke 15:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 15:15
Summary
Desperate youth employed in degrading livestock work
Place
Far country
Event
Working as swine herder
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative