Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 15:25 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Luke 15:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 15 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.”
Luke 15:25 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 15:25
Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing. The narrative shifts to introduce the elder brother, whose response reveals the second major threat to relationship with God—not scandalous sin but self-righteous religion. He was "in the field" (ἐν ἀγρῷ, en agrō), dutifully working while celebration erupted at home. His location symbolizes distance from the father's heart despite physical proximity to the father's estate—he labors in the inheritance but misses the family joy.The phrase "he heard musick and dancing" (συμφωνίας καὶ χορῶν,...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 15:25
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“Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.”
“and you shall be built”
“A certain man had two sons.,And he said, A certain man had two sons:,,,,,,,,”
“the sister of Aaron”
“Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.”
“And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.”
“and a time to laugh; a time to mourn”
“and call one to another”
“we were like those who dream.”
“and clothed me with gladness”