Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.
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Gill's Exposition
Now his elder son was in the field,.... By "the elder son" is meant, not angels, as has been observed on Luk 15:11 nor truly converted persons, of some standing in the church; for though these may be…
Barnes' Notes
In the field - At work. This eldest son is designed to represent the Pharisees who had found fault with the Saviour. Their conduct is likened to that of this envious and unnatural brother. Music and…
Adam Clarke
His elder son - Meaning probably persons of a regular moral life, who needed no repentance in comparison of the prodigal already described.
In the field - Attending the concerns of the farm.
He heard…
We have here the parable of the prodigal son, the scope of which is the same with those before, to show how pleasing to God the conversion of sinners is, of great sinners, and how ready he is to…
Cambridge Bible
Now his elder son was in the field Many have felt a wish that the parable had ended with the moving and exquisite scene called up by the last words; or have regarded the remaining verses as…
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