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An Extravagant Celebration
Commentators note that this was not just any calf, but "the fatted calf," implying it was specifically prepared and saved for a great celebration. This detail highlights the father's extravagant, premeditated joy. God's response to a repentant sinner is not reluctant acceptance but a lavish, all-out party that He has been eagerly anticipating.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 15:23
18th Century
Theologian
Be merry. Literally, "eating, let us rejoice." The word merry does not quite express the meaning of the Greek. Merriment denotes …
AT Robertson
On Luke 15:23
The fatted calf (τον μοσχον τον σιτευτον). The calf the fatted one. Σιτευτον is the verbal adjective of σιλευω, to feed with wheat…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 15:23
19th Century
Bishop
Bring hither the fatted calf.—It is interesting to remember the impression which this part of the parable made on one of …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 15:22–25
19th Century
Preacher
Said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: and bring hither the fat…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 15:23
The son’s speech was never completed (v.21). Instead the father more than reversed the unspoken part about becoming a “hired man” (v.19). What he g…
John Gill
On Luke 15:23
17th Century
Pastor
Error: Completed but no modernized text found in DB
Matthew Henry
On Luke 15:17–24
17th Century
Minister
Having viewed the prodigal in his abject state of misery, we are next to consider his recovery from it. This begins when he comes to himself. That …