Lazarus (n.)

  1. the person who Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb; this miracle caused the enemies of Jesus to begin the plan to put him to death

    [ Syn: lazarus ]

  2. the diseased beggar in Jesus parable of the rich man and the beggar

    [ Syn: lazarus ]

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