Luke 15:30

This thy son. Not my brother, but with the bitterest sarcasm.

Was come [η λ θ ε ν]. He says came, as of a stranger. Not returned.

Devoured [κ α τ α φ α γ ω ν]. We say "eat up;" the Greek said "eat down" [κ α τ α]. The word is suggested, no doubt, by the mention of the calf, the kid, and the feasting. :Luke 16

CHAPTER XVI

THE PARABLE OF THE UNJUST STEWARD.

Peculiar to Luke. 1 - 8.