Luke 15:30

But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.

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Other Translations for Luke 15:30

BSB

But when this son of yours returns from squandering your wealth with prostitutes, you kill the fattened calf for him!'

AKJV

But as soon as this your son was come, which has devoured your living with harlots, you have killed for him the fatted calf.

CPDV

Yet after this son of yours returned, who has devoured his substance with loose women, you have killed the fatted calf for him.'

ERV

but when this thy son came, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou killedst for him the fatted calf.

NHEB

But when this, your son, came, who has devoured your living with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him.'

SMT

And when this thy son, devouring thy property with harlots, came, thou hast sacrificed for him the fattened calf.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 15:30

ButG1161ConjunctionassoonasG3753 thisG3778 thyG4675 sonG5207Noun MasculinewascomeG2064Verb whichG3588hathdevouredG2719Verb thyG4675 livingG979Noun Masculine withG3326Preposition harlotsG4204Noun FemininethouhastkilledG2380VerbforhimG846thefattedG4618Adjective calfG3448Noun Masculine

Commentary for Luke 15:30

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

Overview of Luke 15:30

Summary

Older son condemns younger brother's profligacy and parental reward

Event

Elder son criticizes younger brother's behavior

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD