And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:

And bring hither the fatted calf (kept for festive occasions), and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry - denoting the exultation of the whole household: "Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth" (). But though the joy ran through the whole household, it was properly the father's matter. Accordingly it is added,

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