Lazarus
The Raising of Lazarus, by Duccio, 1310–11
Meanings
Proper Noun
- A man, the brother of one Mary and one Martha, who according to the Gospel of John in the New Testament of the Christian Bible died and was miraculously raised from the dead by Jesus after being entombed for four days.
- A beggar mentioned in a parable told by Jesus Christ as related in the New Testament Gospel of Luke.
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Noun
- A person who was dead and has been resurrected; a dead person who could potentially be resurrected; perhaps used metaphorically or hypothetically.
- A poor person, a beggar.
Verb
- To rescue a dying person.
- To raise from the dead.
Related
Similar words
- Lazarus of Bethany
Origin
- Via Late Latin Lazarus, from Ancient Greek Λάζαρος, the New Testament Greek form of Hebrew אֶלְעָזָר, Eleazar.
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