Luke 15:25
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.”
υἱός
Son, descendant, one sharing the nature of. Huios. You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Sonship through faith is the highest status available to a human being.
ἐγγίζω
he drew near
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ἐγγίζω
To draw near, to approach, to come close. Eggizo. The kingdom of heaven has come near. God draws near to those who draw near to Him. The distance closes from both sides.
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ἔρχομαι
coming up
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ἔρχομαι
To come, to go, to arrive. Erchomai. Come Lord Jesus. The final prayer of Scripture is an invitation. The church lives in expectation of His return.
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οἰκία
house,
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οἰκία
A house, a household, a family dwelling. In My Father's house are many rooms. Your eternal home is being prepared by Jesus Himself right now.
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πρεσβύτερος
elder
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πρεσβύτερος
older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or Christian "presbyter"
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συμφωνία
music
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συμφωνία
unison of sound ("symphony"), i.e. a concert of instruments (harmonious note)
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χορός
dancing.
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χορός
a ring, i.e. round dance ("choir"
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εἰμί
Was
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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