2007-01-01 05:01:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Two men named Lazarus are mentioned in the Bible. One was the man whom Jesus raised from the dead, the brother of Martha and Mary. He became the focus of a great deal of local interest and the religious leaders of the time were eager to kill him as well as Jesus. He is greatly respected by Muslims, which is why the house in Bethany where the three of them lived has been so well maintained over the centuries.
The other Lazarus is the fictitious beggar in the parable of Jesus about a rich man (Dives) and the man who begged at his gate. They both died and whereas the beggar went to Abraham's bosom the rich man went to hell because of the selfishness he had shown during his lifetime.
Because of the parable, the word "lazar" was used in Mediaeval English for "beggar".
2007-01-01 05:10:29 · answer #1 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lazarus: Martha and Mary's brother (not Mary as in Jesus's mother, but a different Mary ). Lazarus was also a friend of Jesus and He raised him from the dead when he got sick and died.
2007-01-01 05:03:26 · answer #2 · answered by Lady of the Garden 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Laza R us is the largest supplier of monochromatic optical instruments on the Western Seaboard.
Oh and Mary's brother or something died Jesus rose him from the dead apparently if you believe in Witchcraft etc lol silly christian cultists.
2007-01-01 05:05:34 · answer #3 · answered by Bohdisatva 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
which lazarus?--there are two in the bible, both who were made saints
2007-01-01 05:13:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The brother of mary whom Jesus christ rose from the daed.
2007-01-01 05:02:39 · answer #5 · answered by JACOB J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mary and Martha's brother. Jesus raised him from the dead.
2007-01-01 05:07:34 · answer #6 · answered by soldoldman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋