E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 15:22
servants = bond-servants. Bring forth. L [Tr. ] A WH R add "quickly". best = first. Either the first that comes to hand, or the former robe the son used to wear. See on Genesis 27:15 . and. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton ( App-6 ), emphasizing each particular. put it on him = clothe him with it. ring = a signet-ring. Occurs only here. See James 2:2 , and compare Genesis 41:42 . on = for (Greek. eis. App-104 .) shoes = sandals. The ring and the sandals mark a free man. Servants... read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 15:21
I have sinned = I sinned. Confession of sin is the necessary condition for receiving the blessing. Compare 2 Samuel 12:13 .Psalms 32:5 .Isaiah 6:5 , Isaiah 6:6 . Isaiah 5:8 , &c. And so with Israel (Leviticus 26:40-42 .Isaiah 64:6 , Isaiah 64:7 . Hosea 5:15 ; Hosea 14:1 , Hosea 14:2 ). in thy sight . Same Greek words as "before thee" in Luke 15:18 . son. Note the Figure of speech Aposiopesis ( App-6 ), for he did not finish what he meant to have said. read more