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Lazarus

Facts:

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 named "Lazarus."

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

Bible References:

Examples from the Bible stories:

  • 37:01 One day, Jesus received a message that Lazarus was very sick. Lazarus and his two sisters, Mary and Martha, were close friends of Jesus.
  • 37:02 Jesus said, "Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, and I must wake him."
  • 37:03 Jesus's disciples replied, "Master, if Lazarus is sleeping, then he will get better." Then Jesus told them plainly, "Lazarus is dead."
  • 37:04 When Jesus arrived at Lazarus' hometown, Lazarus had already been dead for four days.
  • 37:06 Jesus asked them, "Where have you put Lazarus?"
  • 37:09 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: G2976