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Lazarus of Bethany

Lazarus of Bethany

9.4
A man Jesus brought back to life four days after he died in the Gospel of John
  • proper noun
  • Literature
translation icon : Lázaro de Betania
  • In the New Testament, Lazarus of Bethany was raised from the dead by Jesus after four days.

Examples

  • The story of Lazarus of Bethany is considered one of the most remarkable miracles in the Gospel of John.

  • Many artists have depicted the raising of Lazarus of Bethany in their works.

  • The account of Lazarus of Bethany has inspired discussions about faith and resurrection throughout history.

  • Lazarus of Bethany was resurrected by Jesus.

  • The story of Lazarus of Bethany is a powerful testament to faith.

  • Many paintings illustrate the resurrection of Lazarus of Bethany, showcasing this biblical miracle.

  • The raising of Lazarus of Bethany serves as a significant example of Jesus's power over death.

Synonyms

Lazarus
vsLazarus of Bethany
  • Literature
8 8.1

A man in a Bible story whom Jesus raises from the dead after four days

is the fuller form adding his town name rather than the short name

Surface Forms

Lazarus of Bethany main

Morphology

Lazarus + of + Bethany

This is a fully compositional referential phrase: the proper name 'Lazarus' (the New Testament man raised after four days) combined with the preposition 'of' and the place name 'Bethany' simply specifies which Lazarus is meant. The meaning is not idiomatic or metaphorical and follows a cross-linguistically common Name-of-Place pattern, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would understand it.

Etymology

Lazarus of Bethany comes from a famous story in the Bible where Jesus found Lazarus in a tomb four days after he died and called him out, so he was 'brought back to life'. That's why his name is often used to mean a surprising return or being 'brought back to life'.