Lazarus

A man, in the time of the New Testament · named in 4 verses

Lazarus, a poor man in Jesus' parable of the rich man and Lazarus (<ref="Luk.16.20-25">Luk.16.20-25</ref>).

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

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.

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at Luke 16:20.

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Verses that name Lazarus

Luke 16:20 And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores
Luke 16:23 In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham from afar, with Lazarus by his side.
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.’
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.