Lazarus Summary
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Lazarus, a poor man in Jesus' parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Luk 16:20-25).
the poor man of the parable (LUK 16:20)
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assistance of God
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· Also called · H499 G2976 · LUK 16:20 God [El] is a help
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eləatsar · H499 · LUK 16:20 God [El] is a help
- el Λάζαρος Lázaros · G2976 · LUK 16:20
- el Λάζαρος · G2976G
- bg Лазар
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Lazarus Article
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Lazarus is the name given to the poor man in Jesus' parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Luk 16:19-31). 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 (Luk 16:20-21). 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 (Luk 16:22-23). The rich man called out to Abraham, asking him to send Lazarus to dip his finger in water and cool his tongue (Luk 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 (Luk 16:25-26). The parable emphasizes the reversal of fortunes in the afterlife and the importance of caring for the poor and needy in this life.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Lazarus_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Lazarus@Luk.16.20-) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, lazarus_1811)