NT FigureNew Testament

Lazarus

John

When

c. AD 29–30· In the text

Tied to events dated from records outside the Bible, usually within a few years. How the dates are worked out

Name meaning

Greek form of Eleazar — "God has helped" · Hebrew

About

Brother of Martha and Mary in Bethany, described as one Jesus loved. He fell ill and died while Jesus was away. Jesus wept at his tomb and then called out 'Lazarus, come out!' — and Lazarus emerged still wrapped in burial cloths after four days in the tomb. This miracle directly preceded events leading to Jesus' arrest. After his raising, many Jews came to believe in Jesus, making Lazarus himself a target of the chief priests.

Relationships

SisterMarthaSister

FriendJesusFriend who raised him from the dead

Key Scripture AppearancesKJV

John 11:1

Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.John 11:1, KJV

John 11:17

Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.John 11:17, KJV

John 11:43

And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.John 11:43, KJV

John 12:1

Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.John 12:1, KJV

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