The Prodigal Son

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Εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh δέ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng · Ἄνθρωπός man ἄνθρωπος ánthrōpos from G435 (ἀνήρ) and (the countenance; from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a human being certain, man τις any one τὶς tìs an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing εἶχεν have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess δύο two δύο dýo a primary numeral; two both, twain, two υἱούς son υἱός huiós apparently a primary word; a son (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship .

Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons.

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, νεώτερος young νέος néos including the comparative ; a primary word; new, i.e. (of persons) youthful, or (of things) fresh; figuratively, regener αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατρί father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent · Πάτερ father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent , δός give δίδωμι dídōmi a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide μοι I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐπιβάλλον throw upon ἐπιβάλλω epibállō from G1909 (ἐπί) and G906 (βάλλω); to throw upon (literal or figurative, transitive or reflexive; usually with more or l μέρος part μέρος méros from an obsolete but more primary form of (to get as a section or allotment); a division or share (literally or figurati τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, οὐσίας property οὐσία ousía from the feminine of G5607 (ὤν); substance, i.e. property (possessions) goods, substance · ⸂ ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng διεῖλεν divide διαιρέω diairéō from G1223 (διά) and G138 (αἱρέομαι); to separate, i.e. distribute divide αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, βίον life βίος bíos a primary word; life, i.e. (literally) the present state of existence; by implication, the means of livelihood good, lif .

The younger son said to him, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too μετʼ with μετά metá a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; amid (local or causal); modified vario οὐ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no πολλὰς much πολύς polýs including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbi ἡμέρας day ἡμέρα hēméra feminine (with G5610 (ὥρα) implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος)) meaning tame, i.e. συναγαγὼν gather together συνάγω synágō from G4862 (σύν) and G71 (ἄγω); to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably) + accomp ⸀ πάντα all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, νεώτερος young νέος néos including the comparative ; a primary word; new, i.e. (of persons) youthful, or (of things) fresh; figuratively, regener υἱὸς son υἱός huiós apparently a primary word; a son (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship ἀπεδήμησεν go into another ἀποδημέω apodēméō from G590 (ἀπόδημος); to go abroad, i.e. visit a foreign land go (travel) into a far country, journey εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( χώραν region χώρα chṓra feminine of a derivative of the base of G5490 (χάσμα) through the idea of empty expanse; room, i.e. a space of territory μακράν far away μακράν makrán feminine accusative case singular of G3117 (μακρός) (G3598 (ὁδός) being implied); at a distance (literally or figurative , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐκεῖ there ἐκεῖ ekeî there; by extension, thither there, thither(-ward), (to) yonder (place) διεσκόρπισεν scatter διασκορπίζω diaskorpízō from G1223 (διά) and G4650 (σκορπίζω); to dissipate, i.e. (genitive case) to rout or separate; specially, to winnow; fig τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, οὐσίαν property οὐσία ousía from the feminine of G5607 (ὤν); substance, i.e. property (possessions) goods, substance αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ζῶν live ζάω záō a primary verb; to live (literally or figuratively) life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick ἀσώτως prodigally ἀσώτως asṓtōs adverb from the same as G810 (ἀσωτία); dissolutely riotous .

After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living.

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δαπανήσαντος spend δαπανάω dapanáō from G1160 (δαπάνη); to expend, i.e. (in a good sense) to incur cost, or (in a bad one) to waste be at charges, consume, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive πάντα all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw ἐγένετο come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i λιμὸς hunger λιμός limós probably from G3007 (λείπω) (through the idea of destitution); a scarcity of food dearth, famine, hunger ⸀ ἰσχυρὰ strong ἰσχυρός ischyrós from G2479 (ἰσχύς); forcible (literally or figuratively) boisterous, mighty(-ier), powerful, strong(-er, man), valiant κατὰ down from κατά katá a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dat τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, χώραν region χώρα chṓra feminine of a derivative of the base of G5490 (χάσμα) through the idea of empty expanse; room, i.e. a space of territory ἐκείνην that ἐκεῖνος ekeînos from G1563 (ἐκεῖ); that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed he, it, the other (same), sel , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too αὐτὸς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἤρξατο begin ἄρχομαι árchomai middle voice of G757 (ἄρχω) (through the implication, of precedence); to commence (in order of time) (rehearse from the) ὑστερεῖσθαι lacking ὑστερέω hysteréō from G5306 (ὕστερος); to be later, i.e. (by implication) to be inferior; generally, to fall short (be deficient) come be .

After he had spent all he had, a severe famine swept through that country, and he began to be in need.

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too πορευθεὶς travel πορεύομαι poreúomai middle voice from a derivative of the same as G3984 (πεῖρα); to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especi ἐκολλήθη glue κολλάω kolláō from (glue); to glue, i.e. (passively or reflexively) to stick (figuratively) cleave, join (self), keep company ἑνὶ one εἷς heîs a primary numeral; one a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πολιτῶν citizen πολίτης polítēs from G4172 (πόλις); a townsman citizen τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, χώρας region χώρα chṓra feminine of a derivative of the base of G5490 (χάσμα) through the idea of empty expanse; room, i.e. a space of territory ἐκείνης that ἐκεῖνος ekeînos from G1563 (ἐκεῖ); that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed he, it, the other (same), sel , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἔπεμψεν send πέμπω pémpō apparently a primary verb; to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) αὐτὸν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀγροὺς country ἀγρός agrós from G71 (ἄγω); a field (as a drive for cattle); genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. hamlet country, far αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive βόσκειν feed βόσκω bóskō a prolonged form of a primary verb (compare G977 (βιβρώσκω), G1016 (βοῦς)); to pasture; by extension to, fodder; reflexi χοίρους swine χοῖρος choîros of uncertain derivation; a hog swine ·

So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed the pigs.

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐπεθύμει long for ἐπιθυμέω epithyméō from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2372 (θυμός); to set the heart upon, i.e. long for (rightfully or otherwise) covet, desire, would ⸂ γεμίσαι fill γεμίζω gemízō transitive from G1073 (γέμω); to fill entirely fill (be) full τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κοιλίαν inner man κοιλία koilía from (hollow); a cavity, i.e. (especially) the abdomen; by implication, the matrix; figuratively, the heart belly, womb αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἀπὸ from ἀπό apó a primary particle; off, i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or fig τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κερατίων husk of the carob κεράτιον kerátion neuter of a presumed derivative of G2768 (κέρας); something horned, i.e. (specially) the pod of the carob-xylon (tree / wood) husk ὧν who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, ἤσθιον eat ἐσθίω esthíō strengthened for a primary (to eat); used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by G5315 (φάγω); to eat (usual οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, χοῖροι swine χοῖρος choîros of uncertain derivation; a hog swine , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too οὐδεὶς no one οὐδείς oudeís from G3761 (οὐδέ) and G1520 (εἷς); not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing any (man), aught, man, ἐδίδου give δίδωμι dídōmi a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .

He longed to fill his belly with the pods the pigs were eating, but no one would give him a thing.

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εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( ἑαυτὸν himself ἑαυτοῦ heautoû from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of G846 (αὐτός); him- δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ἐλθὼν come ἔρχομαι érchomai middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m ⸀ ἔφη say φημί phēmí properly, the same as the base of G5457 (φῶς) and G5316 (φαίνω); to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say Πόσοι how much πόσος pósos from an absolute (who, what) and G3739 (ὅς); interrogative pronoun (of amount) how much (large, long or (plural) many) h μίσθιοι paid worker μίσθιος místhios from G3408 (μισθός); a wage-earner hired servant τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατρός father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ⸀περισσεύονται ἄρτων food ἄρτος ártos from G142 (αἴρω); bread (as raised) or a loaf (shew-)bread, loaf , ἐγὼ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ⸂ λιμῷ hunger λιμός limós probably from G3007 (λείπω) (through the idea of destitution); a scarcity of food dearth, famine, hunger ὧδε here ὧδε hōde from an adverb form of G3592 (ὅδε); in this same spot, i.e. here or hither here, hither, (in) this place, there ἀπόλλυμαι perish ἀπόλλυμι apóllymi from G575 (ἀπό) and the base of G3639 (ὄλεθρος); to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figura ·

Finally he came to his senses and said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have plenty of food, but here I am, starving to death!

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ἀναστὰς raise up ἀνίστημι anístēmi from G303 (ἀνά) and G2476 (ἵστημι); to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive) arise, lift up, rais πορεύσομαι travel πορεύομαι poreúomai middle voice from a derivative of the same as G3984 (πεῖρα); to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especi πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατέρα father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐρῶ say ἐρέω eréō probably a fuller form of G4483 (ῥέω); an alternate for G2036 (ἔπω) in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say call, αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · Πάτερ father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent , ἥμαρτον sin ἁμαρτάνω hamartánō perhaps from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and the base of G3313 (μέρος); properly, to miss the mark (and so not share εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, οὐρανὸν heaven οὐρανός ouranós perhaps from the same as G3735 (ὄρος) (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of Go καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐνώπιόν before the face of ἐνώπιον enṓpion neuter of a compound of G1722 (ἐν) and a derivative of G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι); in the face of (literally or figuratively) bef σου you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ,

I will get up and go back to my father and say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.

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⸀ οὐκέτι no longer οὐκέτι oukéti from G3756 (οὐ) and G2089 (ἔτι); not yet, no longer after that (not), (not) any more, henceforth (hereafter) not, no lon εἰμὶ am εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ἄξιος worthy ἄξιος áxios probably from G71 (ἄγω); deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise) due reward, meet, (un-)worthy κληθῆναι call καλέω kaléō akin to the base of G2753 (κελεύω); to call (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwi υἱός son υἱός huiós apparently a primary word; a son (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship σου you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou · ποίησόν do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid με I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ὡς as ὡς hōs probably adverb of comparative from G3739 (ὅς); which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) about, ἕνα one εἷς heîs a primary numeral; one a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μισθίων paid worker μίσθιος místhios from G3408 (μισθός); a wage-earner hired servant σου you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou .

I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.”’

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἀναστὰς raise up ἀνίστημι anístēmi from G303 (ἀνά) and G2476 (ἵστημι); to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive) arise, lift up, rais ἦλθεν come ἔρχομαι érchomai middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατέρα father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent ⸀ ἑαυτοῦ himself ἑαυτοῦ heautoû from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of G846 (αὐτός); him- ἔτι still ἔτι éti perhaps akin to G2094 (ἔτος); yet, still (of time or degree) after that, also, ever, (any) further, (t-)henceforth (more δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive μακρὰν far away μακράν makrán feminine accusative case singular of G3117 (μακρός) (G3598 (ὁδός) being implied); at a distance (literally or figurative ἀπέχοντος in full ἀπέχω apéchō from G575 (ἀπό) and G2192 (ἔχω); (actively) to have out, i.e. receive in full; (intransitively) to keep (oneself) away, εἶδεν see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by αὐτὸν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατὴρ father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐσπλαγχνίσθη pity on σπλαγχνίζομαι splanchnízomai middle voice from G4698 (σπλάγχνον); to have the bowels yearn, i.e. (figuratively) feel sympathy, to pity have (be moved καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too δραμὼν run τρέχω tréchō apparently a primary verb (properly, ; compare G2359 (θρίξ)); which uses (the base of G1408 (δρόμος)) as alternate in ce ἐπέπεσεν fall upon ἐπιπίπτω epipíptō from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4098 (πίπτω); to embrace (with affection) or seize (with more or less violence; literally or figur ἐπὶ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τράχηλον neck τράχηλος tráchēlos probably from G5143 (τρέχω) (through the idea of mobility); the throat (neck), i.e. (figuratively) life neck αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too κατεφίλησεν kiss affectionately καταφιλέω kataphiléō from 2596 and 5368; to kiss earnestly kiss αὐτόν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .

So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.

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εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ⸂ ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, υἱὸς son υἱός huiós apparently a primary word; a son (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · Πάτερ father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent , ἥμαρτον sin ἁμαρτάνω hamartánō perhaps from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and the base of G3313 (μέρος); properly, to miss the mark (and so not share εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, οὐρανὸν heaven οὐρανός ouranós perhaps from the same as G3735 (ὄρος) (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of Go καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐνώπιόν before the face of ἐνώπιον enṓpion neuter of a compound of G1722 (ἐν) and a derivative of G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι); in the face of (literally or figuratively) bef σου you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou , ⸀ οὐκέτι no longer οὐκέτι oukéti from G3756 (οὐ) and G2089 (ἔτι); not yet, no longer after that (not), (not) any more, henceforth (hereafter) not, no lon εἰμὶ am εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ἄξιος worthy ἄξιος áxios probably from G71 (ἄγω); deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise) due reward, meet, (un-)worthy κληθῆναι call καλέω kaléō akin to the base of G2753 (κελεύω); to call (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwi υἱός son υἱός huiós apparently a primary word; a son (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship ⸀ σου you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou

The son declared, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son. ’

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εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατὴρ father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δούλους male slave δοῦλος doûlos from G1210 (δέω); a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense o αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · ⸀ Ταχὺ quickly ταχύ tachý neuter singular of G5036 (ταχύς) (as adverb); shortly, i.e. without delay, soon, or (by surprise) suddenly, or (by impli ⸀ ἐξενέγκατε bring out ἐκφέρω ekphérō from G1537 (ἐκ) and G5342 (φέρω); to bear out (literally or figuratively) bear, bring forth, carry forth (out) στολὴν long robe στολή stolḗ from G4724 (στέλλω); equipment, i.e. (specially), a stole or long-fitting gown (as a mark of dignity) long clothing (gar τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πρώτην first πρῶτος prōtos contracted superlative of G4253 (πρό); foremost (in time, place, order or importance) before, beginning, best, chief(-es καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐνδύσατε put on ἐνδύω endýō from G1722 (ἐν) and G1416 (δύνω) (in the sense of sinking into a garment); to invest with clothing (literally or figurat αὐτόν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too δότε give δίδωμι dídōmi a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide δακτύλιον finger ring δακτύλιος daktýlios from G1147 (δάκτυλος); a finger-ring ring εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, χεῖρα hand χείρ cheír perhaps from the base of G5494 (χειμών) in the sense of its congener the base of G5490 (χάσμα) (through the idea of holl αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὑποδήματα sandal ὑπόδημα hypódēma from G5265 (ὑποδέω); something bound under the feet, i.e. a shoe or sandal shoe εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πόδας foot πούς poús a primary word; a foot (figuratively or literally) foot(-stool) ,

But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ⸀ φέρετε carry φέρω phérō a primary verb (for which other, and apparently not cognate ones are used in certain tenses only; namely, ; and ; to bea τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μόσχον calf μόσχος móschos probably strengthened for (a shoot); a young bullock calf τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, σιτευτόν fattened σιτευτός siteutós from a derivative of G4621 (σῖτος); grain-fed, i.e. fattened fatted , θύσατε sacrifice θύω thýō a primary verb; properly, to rush (breathe hard, blow, smoke), i.e. (by implication) to sacrifice (properly, by fire, bu , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too φαγόντες eat φάγω phágō a primary verb (used as an alternate of G2068 (ἐσθίω) in certain tenses); to eat (literally or figuratively) eat, meat εὐφρανθῶμεν cheer εὐφραίνω euphraínō from G2095 (εὖ) and G5424 (φρήν); to put (middle voice or passively, be) in a good frame of mind, i.e. rejoice fare, mak ,

Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let us feast and celebrate.

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ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that οὗτος this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, υἱός son υἱός huiós apparently a primary word; a son (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me νεκρὸς dead νεκρός nekrós from an apparently primary (a corpse); dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun) dead ἦν was εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἀνέζησεν come to life again ἀναζάω anazáō from G303 (ἀνά) and G2198 (ζάω); to recover life (literally or figuratively) (be a-)live again, revive , ⸂ ἦν was εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ἀπολωλὼς perish ἀπόλλυμι apóllymi from G575 (ἀπό) and the base of G3639 (ὄλεθρος); to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figura καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too εὑρέθη find εὑρίσκω heurískō a prolonged form of a primary , which (together with another cognate form) is used for it in all the tenses except the p . καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἤρξαντο begin ἄρχομαι árchomai middle voice of G757 (ἄρχω) (through the implication, of precedence); to commence (in order of time) (rehearse from the) εὐφραίνεσθαι cheer εὐφραίνω euphraínō from G2095 (εὖ) and G5424 (φρήν); to put (middle voice or passively, be) in a good frame of mind, i.e. rejoice fare, mak .

For this son of mine was dead and is alive again! He was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate.

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Ἦν was εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, υἱὸς son υἱός huiós apparently a primary word; a son (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πρεσβύτερος elder πρεσβύτερος presbýteros comparative of (elderly); older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall ἀγρῷ country ἀγρός agrós from G71 (ἄγω); a field (as a drive for cattle); genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. hamlet country, far · καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὡς as ὡς hōs probably adverb of comparative from G3739 (ὅς); which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) about, ἐρχόμενος come ἔρχομαι érchomai middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m ἤγγισεν come near ἐγγίζω engízō from G1451 (ἐγγύς); to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach approach, be at hand, come (draw) near, be (come, draw) ni τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, οἰκίᾳ household οἰκία oikía from G3624 (οἶκος); properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by , ἤκουσεν hear ἀκούω akoúō a primary verb; to hear (in various senses) give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be συμφωνίας harmony of instruments συμφωνία symphōnía from G4859 (σύμφωνος); unison of sound (symphony), i.e. a concert of instruments (harmonious note) music καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too χορῶν dance χορός chorós of uncertain derivation; a ring, i.e. round dance (choir dancing ,

Meanwhile the older son was in the field, and as he approached the house, he heard music and dancing.

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too προσκαλεσάμενος summon προσκαλέομαι proskaléomai middle voice from G4314 (πρός) and G2564 (καλέω); to call toward oneself, i.e. summon, invite call (for, to, unto) ἕνα one εἷς heîs a primary numeral; one a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, παίδων boy or girl child παῖς paîs perhaps from G3817 (παίω); a boy (as often beaten with impunity), or (by analogy), a girl, and (genitive case) a child; ἐπυνθάνετο ask πυνθάνομαι pynthánomai middle voice prolonged from a primary (which occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses); to question, i.e. ascertain τί who τίς tís probably emphatic of G5100 (τὶς); an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) every m ⸀ ἂν untranslatable word ἄν án a primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty (what-, where-, wither-, who-)soever εἴη be εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ταῦτα this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it ·

So he called one of the servants and asked what was going on.

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ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that Ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀδελφός brother ἀδελφός adelphós from G1 (Α) (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G σου you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ἥκει come ἥκω hḗkō a primary verb; to arrive, i.e. be present (literally or figuratively) come , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἔθυσεν sacrifice θύω thýō a primary verb; properly, to rush (breathe hard, blow, smoke), i.e. (by implication) to sacrifice (properly, by fire, bu ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατήρ father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent σου you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μόσχον calf μόσχος móschos probably strengthened for (a shoot); a young bullock calf τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, σιτευτόν fattened σιτευτός siteutós from a derivative of G4621 (σῖτος); grain-fed, i.e. fattened fatted , ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that ὑγιαίνοντα well ὑγιαίνω hygiaínō from G5199 (ὑγιής); to have sound health, i.e. be well (in body); figuratively, to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine) be in αὐτὸν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἀπέλαβεν get back ἀπολαμβάνω apolambánō from G575 (ἀπό) and G2983 (λαμβάνω); to receive (specially, in full, or as a host); also to take aside receive, take .

‘Your brother has returned,’ he said, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has him back safe and sound.’

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ὠργίσθη irritate ὀργίζω orgízō from G3709 (ὀργή); to provoke or enrage, i.e. (passively) become exasperated be angry (wroth) δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ἤθελεν will θέλω thélō apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι); to determine (as an active option from subjective im εἰσελθεῖν come in εἰσέρχομαι eisérchomai from G1519 (εἰς) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to enter (literally or figuratively) X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go i . ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸀ δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng πατὴρ father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἐξελθὼν come out ἐξέρχομαι exérchomai from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to issue (literally or figuratively) come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, ge παρεκάλει comfort παρακαλέω parakaléō from G3844 (παρά) and G2564 (καλέω); to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation) beseec αὐτόν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .

The older son became angry and refused to go in. So his father came out and pleaded with him.

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ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ἀποκριθεὶς answer ἀποκρίνομαι apokrínomai from G575 (ἀπό) and ; to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare H06030) to begin t εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατρὶ father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent ⸀ αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive Ἰδοὺ see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by τοσαῦτα so great τοσοῦτος tosoûtos from (so much; apparently from G3588 (ὁ) and G3739 (ὅς)) and G3778 (οὗτος) (including its variations); so vast as this, ἔτη year ἔτος étos apparently a primary word; a year year δουλεύω slave δουλεύω douleúō from G1401 (δοῦλος); to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary) be in bondage, (do) serve(-ice) σοι you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too οὐδέποτε never οὐδέποτε oudépote from G3761 (οὐδέ) and G4218 (ποτέ); not even at any time, i.e. never at all neither at any time, never, nothing at any t ἐντολήν ordinance ἐντολή entolḗ from G1781 (ἐντέλλομαι); injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription commandment, precept σου you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou παρῆλθον come παρέρχομαι parérchomai from G3844 (παρά) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to come near or aside, i.e. to approach (arrive), go by (or away), (figuratively) , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐμοὶ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me οὐδέποτε never οὐδέποτε oudépote from G3761 (οὐδέ) and G4218 (ποτέ); not even at any time, i.e. never at all neither at any time, never, nothing at any t ἔδωκας give δίδωμι dídōmi a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide ἔριφον goat ἔριφος ériphos perhaps from the same as G2053 (ἔριον) (through the idea of hairiness); a kid or (genitive case) goat goat, kid ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde μετὰ with μετά metá a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; amid (local or causal); modified vario τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, φίλων love φιλέω philéō from G5384 (φίλος); to be a friend to (fond of (an individual or an object)), i.e. have affection for (denoting personal μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me εὐφρανθῶ cheer εὐφραίνω euphraínō from G2095 (εὖ) and G5424 (φρήν); to put (middle voice or passively, be) in a good frame of mind, i.e. rejoice fare, mak ·

But he answered his father, ‘Look, all these years I have served you and never disobeyed a commandment of yours. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends.

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ὅτε when ὅτε hóte from G3739 (ὅς) and G5037 (τέ); at which (thing) too, i.e. when after (that), as soon as, that, when, while δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, υἱός son υἱός huiós apparently a primary word; a son (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship σου you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou οὗτος this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, καταφαγών eat till it is κατεσθίω katesthíō from G2596 (κατά) and G2068 (ἐσθίω) (including its alternate); to eat down, i.e. devour (literally or figuratively) devo σου you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, βίον life βίος bíos a primary word; life, i.e. (literally) the present state of existence; by implication, the means of livelihood good, lif ⸀ μετὰ with μετά metá a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; amid (local or causal); modified vario πορνῶν prostitute πόρνη pórnē feminine of G4205 (πόρνος); a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater harlot, whore ἦλθεν come ἔρχομαι érchomai middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m , ἔθυσας sacrifice θύω thýō a primary verb; properly, to rush (breathe hard, blow, smoke), i.e. (by implication) to sacrifice (properly, by fire, bu αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸂ σιτευτὸν fattened σιτευτός siteutós from a derivative of G4621 (σῖτος); grain-fed, i.e. fattened fatted μόσχον calf μόσχος móschos probably strengthened for (a shoot); a young bullock calf .

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

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ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · Τέκνον child τέκνον téknon from the base of G5098 (τιμωρία); a child (as produced) child, daughter, son , σὺ you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou πάντοτε always πάντοτε pántote from G3956 (πᾶς) and G3753 (ὅτε); every when, i.e. at all times alway(-s), ever(-more) μετʼ with μετά metá a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; amid (local or causal); modified vario ἐμοῦ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me εἶ if εἰ ei a primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too πάντα all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐμὰ mine ἐμός emós from the oblique cases of G1473 (ἐγώ) (G1698 (ἐμοί), G1700 (ἐμοῦ), G1691 (ἐμέ)); my of me, mine (own), my σά yours σός sós from G4771 (σύ); thine thine (own), thy (friend) ἐστιν is εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ·

‘Son, you are always with me,’ the father said, ‘and all that is mine is yours.

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εὐφρανθῆναι cheer εὐφραίνω euphraínō from G2095 (εὖ) and G5424 (φρήν); to put (middle voice or passively, be) in a good frame of mind, i.e. rejoice fare, mak δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too χαρῆναι rejoice χαίρω chaírō a primary verb; to be cheerful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or par ἔδει it is necessary δεῖ deî 3rd person singular active present of G1210 (δέω); also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used im , ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀδελφός brother ἀδελφός adelphós from G1 (Α) (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G σου you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou οὗτος this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it νεκρὸς dead νεκρός nekrós from an apparently primary (a corpse); dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun) dead ἦν was εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ⸀ ἔζησεν live ζάω záō a primary verb; to live (literally or figuratively) life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ⸀ ἀπολωλὼς perish ἀπόλλυμι apóllymi from G575 (ἀπό) and the base of G3639 (ὄλεθρος); to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figura καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too εὑρέθη find εὑρίσκω heurískō a prolonged form of a primary , which (together with another cognate form) is used for it in all the tenses except the p .

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.’”