Luke 15:27

‘Your brother has returned,’ he said, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has him back safe and sound.’

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The servant reports to the approaching older brother that his sibling has come home and the father has slaughtered the fattened calf.

The words — ἀδελφός (adelphos) translates literally as "brother" and identifies the returning son in the servant’s announcement.

The thread — This designation appears in Luke 15:30 when the older son complains, and in Acts 9:17 and 22:13 when Ananias addresses Saul.

Why it lands — The verse records a straightforward declaration of a homecoming and a feast, demanding that the reader evaluate their response to sudden grace and restored fellowship.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.

Cross-references

Luke 15:30 But when this son of yours returns from squandering your wealth with prostitutes, you kill the fattened calf for him!’
Acts 9:17 So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul. “Brother Saul,” he said, “the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”
Acts 22:13 came and stood beside me. ‘Brother Saul,’ he said, ‘receive your sight.’ And at that moment I could see him.
Philemon 1:16 no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.