Luke 16:21

And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.

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Other Translations for Luke 16:21

BSB

and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man's table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.

AKJV

And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.

CPDV

wanting to be filled with the crumbs which were falling from the wealthy man's table. But no one gave it to him. And even the dogs came and licked his sores.

ERV

and desiring to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man's table; yea, even the dogs came and licked his sores.

NHEB

and desiring to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man's table. Yes, even the dogs came and licked his sores.

SMT

And eagerly desirous to be fed from crumbs falling from the rich one's table: but also the dogs, coming, licked off his wounds.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 16:21

AndG2532Conjunction desiringG1937VerbtobefedG5526Verb withG575thecrumbsG5589Noun Neuter whichG3588 fellG4098Verb fromG575therichman'sG4145Adjective tableG5132Noun Feminine moreoverG2532Conjunction theG235Conjunction dogsG2965Noun Masculine cameG2064VerbandlickedG621Verb hisG846 soresG1668Noun Neuter

Commentary for Luke 16:21

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Luke 16:21

Summary

Beggar seeks scraps, animals provide comfort.

Event

Lazarus endures humiliation and want

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD