Lazarus
Americannoun
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the diseased beggar in the parable of the rich man and the beggar. Luke 16:19–31.
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a brother of Mary and Martha whom Jesus raised from the dead. John 11:1–44; 12:1–18.
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Emma, 1849–87, U.S. poet.
noun
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the brother of Mary and Martha, whom Jesus restored to life (John 11–12)
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the beggar who lay at the gate of the rich man Dives in Jesus' parable (Luke 16:19–31)
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Someone who makes a comeback from obscurity is sometimes called a “Lazarus rising from the dead.”
Etymology
Origin of Lazarus
< Late Latin < Greek Lázaros < Hebrew Elʿāzār Eleazar (one God has helped)
Example Sentences
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“We made sure the audience knew that it was just a name change, not a strategy change,” Versant Chief Executive Mark Lazarus said.
From Los Angeles Times
North Korea’s Lazarus Group External link, among the most sophisticated crypto-enabled criminal organizations in the world, relied heavily on the DeFi mixer Tornado Cash to launder funds.
From Barron's
But just like Lazarus, my mouth has come back from the dead.
From Literature
Former President Lazarus Chakwera insists the canines, trained to detect weapons, black-magic fetishes and other potential threats, are key members of his security detail.
“Today marks a defining moment as Versant becomes an independent, publicly traded media company,” Chief Executive Mark Lazarus said Monday.
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