Luke 15:22 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

servants. bond-servants.

Bring forth.. [Tr.]. WH. add "quickly".

best. first. Either the first that comes to hand, or the former robe the son used to wear. See on Genesis 27:15.

and. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton (App-6), emphasizing each particular.

put it on him. clothe him with it.

ring. a signet-ring. Occurs only here. See James 2:2, and compare Genesis 41:42.

on. for (Greek. eis. App-104.)

shoes. sandals. The ring and the sandals mark. free man. Servants went barefoot.

Luke 15:22

22 But the father 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: