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Prodigal Son

Description:

The term "Prodigal Son" refers to a biblical parable from the Gospel of Luke (Luke 15:11-32) that tells the story of a wayward son who leaves home, squanders his inheritance on reckless living, and eventually returns to his father seeking forgiveness and redemption. The parable explores themes of repentance, forgiveness, and the unrelenting love of a parent.

Sense 1: Biblical Parable

In the biblical sense, the Prodigal Son symbolizes a person who has gone astray, made poor choices, and later repented to seek forgiveness and reconciliation.

Sample Sentence:

The parable of the Prodigal Son teaches us about the boundless mercy of God.

Sense 2: Popular Usage

In popular usage, the term "Prodigal Son" often denotes a person who returns after a long absence or period of estrangement, especially to their family or home.

Sample Sentence:

After years of being away, John finally returned to his small hometown, earning the title of the Prodigal Son.

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