Atomic Bible

Poor man in Jesus' parable of the rich man

Lazarus

Named in 4 verses of Luke, first in Luke 16:20.

ΛάζαροςLazarus

The name means “assistance of God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

About Lazarus Written by AI

Lazarus is the name given to the poor man in Jesus' parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19 to 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 (Luke 16:20 to 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 (Luke 16:22 to 23). The rich man called out to Abraham, asking him to send Lazarus to dip his finger in water and cool his tongue (Luke 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 (Luke 16:25 to 26). The parable emphasizes the reversal of fortunes in the afterlife and the importance of caring for the poor and needy in this life.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

This entry is on the name Lazarus, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.

An abbreviation of Eleazar, whom God helps. (1.) 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.

(2.) A beggar named in the parable recorded Luke 16:19-31.

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. Luke 16:20

    And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores

  2. Luke 16:23

    In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham from afar, with Lazarus by his side.

  3. Luke 16:24

    So he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. For I am in agony in this fire.’

  4. Luke 16:25

    But Abraham answered, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things. But now he is comforted here, while you are in agony.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.