emmy lazarus
ər noun
1.
the diseased beggar in the parable of the rich man and the beggar. Luke 16:19–31.
2.
a brother of Mary and Martha whom Jesus raised from the dead. John 11:1–44; 12:1–18.
3.
Emma, 1849–87, U.S. poet.
Origin:
< Late Latin < Greek Lázaros < Hebrew Elʿāzār Eleazar (one God has helped)
< Late Latin < Greek Lázaros < Hebrew Elʿāzār Eleazar (one God has helped)
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| 1. | the brother of Mary and Martha, whom Jesus restored to life (John 11--12) |
| 2. | the beggar who lay at the gate of the rich man Dives in Jesus' parable (Luke 16:19--31) |
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Emmy lazarus
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Word Origin & History
Lazarus
Biblical character (Luke xvi.20), his name was extended in medieval usage to "any poor and visibly diseased person" (cf. lazar, mid-14c., "one deformed and nauseous with filthy and pestilential diseases" [Johnson]). The name is from a Gk. rendition of Heb. El'azar, lit. "God has helped."
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Lazarus [(laz-uhr-uhs)]A man brought back to life by Jesus after being in the tomb for four days. The incident is recorded in the Gospel of John. The raising of Lazarus is considered the crowning miracle or sign revealing Jesus as the giver of life. It also is the act that caused the enemies of Jesus to begin the plan to put Jesus to death. (See Crucifixion.)
Note: Someone who makes a comeback from obscurity is sometimes called a “Lazarus rising from the dead.”
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Lazarus definition
an abbreviation of Eleazar, whom God helps. (1.) The brother of Mary and Martha of Bethany. He was raised from the dead after he had lain four days in the tomb (John 11:1-44). This miracle so excited the wrath of the Jews that they sought to put both Jesus and Lazarus to death. (2.) A beggar named in the parable recorded Luke 16:19-31.
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