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Strong's G2976 Λάζαρος (lazaros)

Lazaros means “Lazarus” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2976 — yaash (“one that is desperate”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2976
Language Greek
Linked Usages 15
Books 2

Strong's G2976 Quick Answer

Strong's G2976 Λάζαρος (Lazaros) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Lazaros (lad'-zar-os) n/p. 1. Lazarus (i.e. Elazar), the name of two Israelites (one imaginary) [probably of Hebrew origin (H499)] It has 15 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include lazarus. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
Lazaros (lad'-zar-os) n/p. 1. Lazarus (i.e. Elazar), the name of two Israelites (one imaginary) [probably of Hebrew origin (H499)]
Usage
15 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
lazarus

Meaning and Definition

Lazaros (lad'-zar-os) n/p. 1. Lazarus (i.e. Elazar), the name of two Israelites (one imaginary) [probably of Hebrew origin (H499)] KJV: Lazarus Root(s): H499

Original Word
Λάζαρος
Transliteration
Lazaros
Derivation
Root: אֶלעָזָר R1: 499
Morphology
Name Person

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2976. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

Lazarus

Usage: Λάζαρος, -ου, ὁ colloquial abbreviation of Ἐλεαζάρ (άζαρος), which see), Lazarus; __1. of Bethany: Jhn.11:1 ff. Jhn.12:1-2, 9-10 12:17. __2. The beggar in the parable: Luk.16:20, 23-25.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2976 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Lazaros, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

Lazarus Luke 16:20 15×

How Strong's G2976 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 15 linked usages.

Strong's G2976 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2976 in the New Testament

15 indexed usages in New Testament.

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.

Usage Excerpts

First 15 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2976.

Luke 16:20 New Testament, KJV
And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
Luke 16:23 New Testament, 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 New Testament, 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 New Testament, 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 New Testament, KJV
Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.
John 11:2 New Testament, KJV
(It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)
John 11:5 New Testament, KJV
Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
John 11:11 New Testament, 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 New Testament, KJV
Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
John 11:43 New Testament, KJV
And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
John 12:1 New Testament, 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 New Testament, 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 New Testament, 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 New Testament, KJV
But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death;
John 12:17 New Testament, KJV
The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2976, grouped by book.

Luke 4 usages, New Testament
John 11 usages, New Testament

Strong's G2976 FAQ

What does lazaros (Λάζαρος) mean?

Lazaros (Strong's G2976) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Lazarus". Lazaros (lad'-zar-os) n/p. 1. Lazarus (i.e. Elazar), the name of two Israelites (one imaginary) [probably of Hebrew origin (H499)]

How many times is lazaros (Λάζαρος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 15 linked usages for Strong's G2976 across 2 books.

Where can I study lazaros (Λάζαρος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2976 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate lazaros (Λάζαρος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as lazarus. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.