The meaning of Lazarus in the Bible
(From Easton's Bible Dictionary)

an abbreviation of Eleazar, whom God helps.

  • The brother of Mary and Martha of Bethany. He was raised from the dead after he had lain four days in the tomb (John 11:1-44). This miracle so excited the wrath of the Jews that they sought to put both Jesus and Lazarus to death.

  • A beggar named in the parable recorded Luke 16:19-31.


    See more on the meaning of Lazarus in the Bible:
    Lazarus {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
    Lazarus {Hitchcock's Bible Name}

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