And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:
 

15:29 serve thee. The word here is actually “slave for thee,” which betrays a bitter attitude of heart toward his father, despite his outward obedience. Instead of rejoicing at his brother’s restoration, he was angry.

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