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Lazarus of Bethany (Latinised from Lazar, ultimately from Hebrew Eleazar, "God helped") is a figure within the Christian Bible, mentioned in the New Testament in the Gospel of John, whose life is restored by Jesus four days after his death. This is seen by Christians as one of the miracles of Jesus.
Jan 4, 2022 · John 11:1–44 gives the account of a man named Lazarus being raised from the dead. Lazarus was a friend of Jesus, along with his sisters, Mary and Martha. He had grown sick, and his sisters sent for Jesus to come to Bethany. Jesus delayed His arrival, and Lazarus died.
Mar 3, 2019 · Lazarus was a friend of Jesus who lived in Bethany and hosted him and his disciples. Jesus loved him and raised him from the dead after four days in the tomb, a miracle that sparked the plot to kill Jesus and Lazarus.
- Jack Zavada
Jan 4, 2022 · The second Lazarus, also called Lazarus of Bethany, was the brother of Mary and Martha. These three siblings were friends and disciples of Jesus, and they were people Jesus loved (John 11:5). Once, an urgent message came from Bethany to Jesus: His friend Lazarus had become ill, and Mary and Martha wanted Jesus to come and heal him ...
LAZARUS OF BETHANY lăz’ ə rus (Λάζαρος, G3276, abbreviated form of Heb. name אֶלְעָזָ֖ר, with Gr. termination; meaning God helps). Friend of Jesus, whom He raised from death; brother of Martha and Mary.
Lazarus of Bethany was the brother of Martha and Mary and lived at Bethany, near Jerusalem. The account notes that Jesus loved Lazarus and his sisters and that when Lazarus died of illness, Jesus wept and was “greatly disturbed.”
May 13, 2024 · Learn about Lazarus, the friend of Jesus who was raised from the dead by him. Discover the meaning of his name, the story of his illness and resurrection, and the parable of Lazarus and the rich man.
