Luke 15:5
What does Luke 15:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 15:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 15:5 means
When the shepherd finds the lost sheep, he does not scold or punish it, but tenderly places it on his shoulders, indicating a gentle rescue and restoration. His subsequent rejoicing underscores the profound joy associated with recovery. This action emphasizes the shepherd's compassion and the preciousness of the reclaimed sheep. It foreshadows God's joyful reception of a repentant sinner, carrying them home not with condemnation, but with tender care and celebration.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And when he has got it again, he takes it in his arms with joy.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and having found, he doth lay <FI>it<Fi> on his shoulders rejoicing,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And when he hath found it, lay it upon his shoulders, rejoicing?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and having found it, he lays it upon his own shoulders, rejoicing;
Context
This verse continues the narrative of the lost sheep parable, detailing the shepherd's compassionate actions upon finding his lost animal. It builds on the previous verse's illustration of pursuit, showing the *manner* of restoration. This joyful recovery paves the way for the parable's spiritual application, which will reveal the corresponding joy in heaven over a repentant sinner.
v.4What man of you, having a hundred sheep, and having lost one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
v.5This passage
v.6And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and his neighbors, saying unto them, Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezekiel 33:11
Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
- Luke 19:9
And Jesus said unto him, To-day is salvation come to this house, forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham.
- Isaiah 62:12
And they shall call them The holy people, The redeemed of Jehovah: and thou shalt be called Sought out, A city not forsaken.
- Zephaniah 3:17
Jehovah thy God is in the midst of thee, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love; he will joy over thee with singing.
- Isaiah 62:5
For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee; and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.
- Acts 9:1
But Saul, yet breathing threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,
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