Luke 15:16

And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Luke 15:16

BSB
He longed to fill his belly with the pods the pigs were eating, but no one would give him a thing.
AKJV
And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave to him.
CPDV
And he wanted to fill his belly with the scraps that the swine ate. But no one would give it to him.
ERV
And he would fain have been filled with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.
NHEB
And he wanted to fill himself with the carob pods that the pigs ate, but no one gave him any.
SMT
And he eagerly desired to fill his belly with the fruits of the horntree which the swine ate: and none gave to him.

Commentary for Luke 15:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 15:16
Summary
Starvation so severe animal feed becomes tempting
Place
Far country
Event
Extreme hunger
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative