누가복음 15:21-25 KRV

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 15:23-24

And bring hither the fatted calf . There was a custom in the large Palestinian farms that always a calf should be fattening ready for festal occasions. And let us eat … And they began to be merry . Who are intended by these plurals, us and they ? We must not forget that the parable-story under the mortal imagery is telling of heavenly as well as of earthly things. The sharers in their joy over the lost, the servants of the prodigal's father on earth, are doubtless the angels of whom we... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 15:25

Now his elder son was in the field . The broad universal interest of the parable here ceases. Whereas the story of the sin and the punishment, the repentance and the restoration, of the prodigal belongs to the Church of the wide world, and has its special message of warning and comfort for thousands and thousands of world. workers in every age, this division of the story, which tells of the sour discontent of the prodigal's elder brother, was spoken especially to the Pharisees and rulers... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 15:22

The best robe - The son was probably in rags. The joy of the father is expressed by clothing him in the best raiment, that he might appear well. The “robe” here mentioned is probably the outer garment; and the father told them to put on him the best one that was in the house - one reserved for festival occasions. See Genesis 27:15.A ring on his hand - To wear a ring on the hand was one mark of wealth and dignity. The rich and those in office commonly wore them. Compare James 2:2. To “give” a... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 15:23

Be merry - Literally, “eating, let us rejoice.” The word “merry” does not quite express the meaning of the Greek. “Merriment” denotes a light, playful, jovial mirth. The Greek denotes simply “joy - let us be happy, or joyful.” read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 15:24

Was dead - This is capable of two significations:“I supposed” that he was dead, but I know now that he is alive. He was “dead to virtue” - he was sunk in pleasure and vice. The word is not unfrequently thus used. See 1 Timothy 5:6; Matthew 8:22; Romans 6:13. Hence, to be restored to “virtue” is said to be restored again to life, Romans 6:13; Revelation 3:1; Ephesians 2:1. It is probable that this latter is the meaning here. See Luke 15:32.Was lost - Had wandered away from home, and we knew not... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 15:25

In the field - At work. This eldest son is designed to represent the Pharisees who had found fault with the Saviour. Their conduct is likened to that of this envious and unnatural brother.Music and dancing - Dancing was not uncommon among the Hebrews, and was used on various occasions. Thus Miriam celebrated the deliverance of the children of Israel from Egypt in dances as well as songs, Exodus 15:20. David danced before the ark, 2 Samuel 6:14. It was common at Jewish feasts Judges 21:19-21 and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 15:21

Luke 15:21. And the son said The perturbation which the aged parent was in, with ecstasy of joy, hindered him from speaking; so the poor, ragged, meager creature, locked in his arms, began and made his acknowledgments with a tone of voice expressive of the deepest contrition. Father, I have sinned against heaven, &c. As it commends the good father’s kindness, that he showed it before the prodigal expressed his repentance; so it commends the prodigal’s repentance, that he expressed it... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 15:24

Luke 15:24 . For this my son was dead Was considered by me as dead; and is alive again “It is by a very common and beautiful emblem, that vicious persons are represented as dead, both by sacred and profane authors; and the natural death of their children would be less grievous to pious parents than to see them abandoned to such a course as this young sinner took.” Doddridge. He was lost and is found We looked upon him as utterly lost, but lo! he is come back again, beyond all... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 15:25-28

Luke 15:25-28. Now his older son was in the field The older son seems to represent the Pharisees and scribes mentioned Luke 15:2. And now while every one in the family heartily joined in expressing their joy on account of the safe return of the second son, the older brother, happening to come from the field, heard the noise of singing and dancing within; wherefore, calling out one of the servants, he asked what these things meant. The servant replied, that his brother was unexpectedly come,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 15:1-32

102. Lost sheep; lost coin; lost son (Luke 15:1-32)Jesus told these three short stories to answer the scribes and Pharisees, who had complained that he mixed with tax collectors and other low class people. The more respectable Jews considered such people unworthy of God’s blessings. They were angry that Jesus showed interest in them and that many of them responded to his message (Luke 15:1-2).The stories of the lost sheep and the lost coin show that God does more than welcome sinners; he... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 15:23-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 15:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 15:22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 15:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 15:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 15:25

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 15:21

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 15:24

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 15:25-28

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 15:1-32

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