Atomic Bible

Brother of Mary and Martha; raised from the dead

Lazarus

Named in 11 verses of John, first in John 11:1.

ΛάζαροςLazarus

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

Father
Father of Lazarus
Brothers and sisters
Martha, Mary

About Lazarus Written by AI

Lazarus was the brother of Mary and Martha, who lived in the village of Bethany (John 11:1). Jesus loved Lazarus and his sisters (John 11:5). When Lazarus fell ill, his sisters sent word to Jesus, but by the time Jesus arrived, Lazarus had been dead for four days (John 11:6). Jesus went to the tomb and called for Lazarus to come out, and Lazarus emerged, still wrapped in burial cloths (John 11:43 to 44). This miraculous sign led many to believe in Jesus (John 11:45). Later, Jesus visited Lazarus' home, where Martha served a meal and Mary anointed Jesus' feet with perfume (John 12:1 to 3). The chief priests plotted to kill Lazarus because his resurrection caused many to believe in Jesus (John 12:9 to 11). Lazarus' story demonstrates Jesus' power over death and foreshadows His own resurrection.

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. John 11:1

    At this time a man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.

  2. John 11:2

    (Mary, whose brother Lazarus was sick, was to anoint the Lord with perfume and wipe His feet with her hair.)

  3. John 11:5

    Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.

  4. John 11:11

    After He had said this, He told them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I am going there to wake him up.”

  5. John 11:14

    So Jesus told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead,

  6. John 11:43

    After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!”

  7. John 12:1

    Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.

  8. John 12:2

    So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him.

  9. John 12:9

    Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews learned that Jesus was there. And they came not only because of Him, but also to see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.

  10. John 12:10

    So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well,

  11. John 12:17

    Meanwhile, many people who had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to testify.

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