Lexical Definition
Λάζαρος Lázaros (lad'-zar-os) Lazarus N:N-M-P
probably of Hebrew origin (אֶלְעָזָר)
Lazarus.
- Lazarus (i.e. Elazar), the name of two Israelites (one imaginary)
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Λάζαροσ | Lazarus | Luke.16.20 • Luke.16.25 |
| Λάζαρον | Lazarus | Luke.16.23 • Luke.16.24 |
Abbott-Smith
Λάζαρος, -ου, ὁ,
colloquial abbreviation of Ἐλεαζάρ (άζαρος), q.v.), Lazarus;
1. of Bethany: Jo 11:1 ff. Jo 12:1, 2, 9, 10, 17.
2. The beggar in the parable: Lk 16:20, 23-25.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 16:20 · 16:23 |
| John | 11:1 · 12:1 · 12:2 · 12:9 · 12:10 · 12:17 |
Profile
Male • Poor man in Jesus' parable of the rich man
Man living at the time of the New Testament
Lazarus, a poor man in Jesus' parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Lk.16.20-25).
- A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Luk.16.20;
- only referred to as Lazarus Λάζαρος.
Lazarus is the name given to the poor man in Jesus' parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Lk.16.19-31). In the parable, Lazarus is described as a beggar covered with sores who longed to eat the crumbs falling from the rich man's table (Lk.16.20-21). When both men died, Lazarus was carried by angels to Abraham's side in heaven, while the rich man found himself in Hades, in torment (Lk.16.22-23). The rich man called out to Abraham, asking him to send Lazarus to dip his finger in water and cool his tongue (Lk.16.24). However, Abraham replied that a great chasm separated them and that it was impossible for anyone to cross from one side to the other (Lk.16.25-26). The parable emphasizes the reversal of fortunes in the afterlife and the importance of caring for the poor and needy in this life.
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