Eliezer of Damascus. Jesus likely spoke this parable, not in Greek, but in the common oral tongue of the Jews. In Hebrew, Lazarus is rendered Eliezer, and literally means "God has helped."Jan 22, 2018 What is the Hebrew name for Lazarus?Lazarus is a given name and surname. It is derived from the Hebrew אלעזר, Elʿāzār (Eleazar) meaning "God … Continue reading Eliezer/Lazarus of Damascus
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The Rich Man and Lazarus
The Rich Man and Lazarus Jesus tells the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. One some level, the rich man is a picture of the Pharisees. The Pharisees loved money (a few verses earlier they are called lovers of money). The parable before this parable is about a manager who misuses his master's resources. Likewise, … Continue reading The Rich Man and Lazarus
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