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Luke 15:20, 28 — the father moves toward both sons

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LITERARY_OBSERVATIONLIT_LUK_15_FATHER_GOES_OUT_TO_BOTH
Statement layerScripture says
ConfidenceTextually Demonstrable
Literary classificationDirectly Observable
Curation stateCurated Human Reviewed

The father runs to the returning younger son in verse 20 and later comes out to the angry elder son and appeals to him in verse 28. The narrative therefore portrays paternal initiative toward both sons.

Supporting evidence

Kind: scripture_passage

Id: PASSAGE_LUK_15_1_32

What this does not establish

It does not by itself prove a specific honor/shame ritual behind the father’s running.
It does not prove that the two sons are identical in moral condition or narrative role.
Release Introduced
v52
Passage Id
PASSAGE_LUK_15_1_32
Occurrences
[
    {
        "reference": "Luke 15:20",
        "observation": "The father sees the younger son, has compassion, runs, embraces, and kisses him."
    },
    {
        "reference": "Luke 15:28",
        "observation": "When the elder son refuses to enter, the father comes out and appeals to him."
    }
]
Status
CURATED_PUBLIC