lazarus

• Имя собственное, относящееся к человеку, обычно к персонажу религиозных текстов, известному своим воскрешением из мёртвых или как нищий в притче.

A proper noun referring to a person, typically a figure from religious texts, known for being raised from the dead or as a beggar in a parable.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Biblical figure raised from the deadC1formal

   A man from Bethany whom Jesus miraculously raised from the dead after four days in the tomb, as described in the Gospel of John. This event intensified opposition against Jesus.

   Библейский персонаж, воскрешенный из мертвых

   • Jesus called out, 'Lazarus, come out!' and the dead man emerged.
   • The raising of Lazarus was one of Jesus's most powerful miracles.
   • After Lazarus was revived, many people believed in Jesus.

2. Parable of the rich man and the beggarC1formal

   A poor, diseased beggar in one of Jesus's parables who longed for scraps from a rich man's table. After death, he was comforted in Abraham's bosom while the rich man suffered.

   Притча о богаче и нищем

   • In the parable, Lazarus the beggar lay covered with sores at the rich man's gate.
   • The rich man ignored Lazarus during his life but begged for his help after death.
   • The story of Lazarus and the rich man teaches about compassion and justice.