Lazarus Λάζαρος

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

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Where Lazarus appears

Luke (4)

Key verses

• Luke 16:20 first mention — And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
• Luke 16:23 — And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
• Luke 16:24 — And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
• Luke 16:25 — But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.

Person data: STEPBible.org TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0), adapted. Several people in the Bible share this name; this page is about the one described above. Verse text: King James Version.