King James Version with full narration by Alexander Scourby
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Prodigal
CategoryArchaic Word / Literary Term
Modern Equivalentrecklessly wasteful; extravagantly spending one's resources.
KJV Word TypeAdjective
DefinitionWastefully extravagant; spending freely without restraint. The word "prodigal" does not appear in the KJV text of Luke 15, but the parable of the "prodigal son" is named for the younger son's reckless squandering of his inheritance. It has become one of the most beloved parables of God's forgiving grace.
Key Verses"And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him." (Luke 15:20)