Luke 15:25

Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.

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Other Translations for Luke 15:25

BSB

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

AKJV

Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing.

CPDV

But his elder son was in the field. And when he returned and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing.

ERV

Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.

NHEB

"Now his elder son was in the field. As he came near to the house, he heard music and dancing.

SMT

And his elder son was in the field: and coming, as he drew near the house, he heard a concert of music, and dances.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 15:25

NowG1161Conjunction hisG846 elderG4245Adjective sonG5207Noun Masculine wasG2258Verb inG1722PrepositionthefieldG68Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction asG5613AdverbhecameG2064VerbanddrewnighG1448VerbtothehouseG3614Noun FeminineheheardG191Verb musickG4858Noun Feminine andG2532Conjunction dancingG5525Noun Masculine

Commentary for Luke 15:25

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 15:25

Summary

Older son approaches house, hears festive celebration

Event

Elder son approaches from field

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD