Luke 15:32

It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

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Other Translations for Luke 15:32

BSB

But it was fitting to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.'"

AKJV

It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this your brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

CPDV

But it was necessary to feast and to rejoice. For this brother of yours was dead, and has revived; he was lost, and is found.' "

ERV

But it was meet to make merry and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

NHEB

But it was appropriate to celebrate and be glad, for this brother of yours was dead and is alive; and he was lost, and is found.'"

SMT

And to be gladdened, and to rejoice, was fitting: for this thy brother was dead, and has returned to life; and he was lost, and found.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 15:32

ItwasG1161Conjunction meetG1163VerbthatweshouldmakemerryG2165Verb andG2532ConjunctionbegladG5463Verb forG3754Conjunction thisG3778 thyG4675 brotherG80Noun Masculine wasG2258Verb deadG3498Adjective andG2532ConjunctionisaliveagainG326Verb andG2532Conjunction wasG2258Verb lostG622Verb andG2532ConjunctionisfoundG2147Verb

Commentary for Luke 15:32

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

Overview of Luke 15:32

Summary

Father explains joy of brother's restoration justifies celebration

Event

Father explains celebration's purpose

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD