Lazarus

Definition

Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha, were special friends of Jesus. Jesus often stayed with them in their home in Bethany.

• Lazarus is best known for the fact that Jesus raised him from the dead after he had been buried in a tomb for several days.
• The Jewish leaders were angry at Jesus and jealous that he had done this miracle, and they tried to find a way to kill both Jesus and Lazarus.
• Jesus also told a parable about a poor beggar and a rich man in which the beggar was a different man named “Lazarus.”

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(See also: beg, Jewish leaders, Martha, Mary, raise)

Bible References

• John 11:11
• John 12:1-3
• Luke 16:21

Examples from the Bible stories

• __37:1 One day, Jesus received a message that Lazarus was very sick. Lazarus__ and his two sisters, Mary and Martha, were close friends of Jesus.
• __37:2 Jesus said, “Our friend Lazarus__ has fallen asleep, and I must wake him.”
• __37:3 Jesus’ disciples replied, “Master, if Lazarus is sleeping, then he will get better.” Then Jesus told them plainly, “Lazarus__ is dead.”
• __37:4 When Jesus arrived at Lazarus’ hometown, Lazarus__ had already been dead for four days.
• __37:6 Jesus asked them, “Where have you put Lazarus__?”
• __37:9 Then Jesus shouted, “Lazarus__, come out!”
• __37:10 So Lazarus__ came out! He was still wrapped in grave clothes.
• __37:11 But the religious leaders of the Jews were jealous, so they gathered together to plan how they could kill Jesus and Lazarus__.

Word Data

• Strong’s: G29760