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Luke 15:12 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Luke 15:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 15 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.”
Luke 15:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 15:12
And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me (Πάτερ, δός μοι τὸ ἐπιβάλλον μέρος τῆς οὐσίας, Pater, dos moi to epiballon meros tēs ousias)—The son demands his inheritance (ousia, οὐσία, substance/property) while his father lives. The verb epiballō (ἐπιβάλλω, falling to, belonging to) indicates legal entitlement, but requesting it prematurely was culturally shocking—essentially saying 'I wish you were dead.'And he divided unto them his living (καὶ διεῖλεν αὐτοῖς τὸν βίον, kai dieilen autois ton bion)—The father grants the request immediately...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 15:12
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“in the day that he causes his sons to inherit that which he has”
“but she”
“your son”
“Yahweh”
“The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.”