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Λάζαρος G2976
G2976 is the Greek word Λάζαρος, transliterated Lázaros. The King James Version most often renders it lazarus.
What it means
Lazarus (i.e. Elazar), the name of two Israelites (one imaginary).
Where it comes from
probably of Hebrew origin (H0499).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 14 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Lazarus.
Verses using Λάζαρος
All 14 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 16:20 · KJV
And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
Luke 16:23 · KJV
And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
Luke 16:24 · KJV
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 · KJV
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.
John 11:1 · KJV
Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.
John 11:2 · KJV
(It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)
John 11:11 · KJV
These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.
John 11:14 · KJV
Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
John 11:43 · KJV
And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
John 12:1 · KJV
Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.
John 12:2 · KJV
There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.
John 12:9 · KJV
Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.
John 12:10 · KJV
But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death;
John 12:17 · KJV
The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2976 mean?
G2976 is the Greek word Λάζαρος (Lázaros), meaning Lazarus (i.e. Elazar), the name of two Israelites (one imaginary).
How is G2976 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it lazarus (13 times), named lazarus (1 time).
How many times does G2976 appear in the Bible?
Λάζαρος (Lázaros) is tagged in 14 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2976 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably of Hebrew origin (H0499).
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