Luke 15:27

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.

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Other Translations for Luke 15:27

BSB

Your brother has returned,' he said, 'and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has him back safe and sound.'

AKJV

And he said to him, Your brother is come; and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him safe and sound.

CPDV

And he said to him: 'Your brother has returned, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him safely.'

ERV

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.

NHEB

He said to him, 'Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and healthy.'

SMT

And he said to him, That thy brother has come, and thy father has sacrificed the fatted calf; because he received him in good health.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 15:27

AndG1161ConjunctionhesaidG2036untohimG846 ThyG4675 brotherG80Noun MasculineiscomeG2240Verb andG2532Conjunction thyG4675 fatherG3962Noun MasculinehathkilledG2380VerbthefattedG4618Adjective calfG3448Noun Masculine becauseG3754ConjunctionhehathreceivedG618Verb himG846safeandsoundG5198Verb

Commentary for Luke 15:27

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

Overview of Luke 15:27

Summary

Servant reports younger brother's safe return

Event

Servant explains brother's return

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD