raising of Lazarus
Miraculous tomb emergence
The raising of Lazarus is a biblical miracle in which Jesus restored Lazarus of Bethany to life four days after his death.
The story appears in the Gospel of John and is considered one of Jesus's most significant miracles, demonstrating power over death itself.
The phrase sometimes appears in figurative contexts for any dramatic revival or resurrection: The company's turnaround was a raising of Lazarus.
- come forthTo appear or arise
- tombUnderground chamber for remains
- resurrectionRevival from death
- JesusChristian faith's divine son
- BethanyAncient Judean settlement
miracle · grave · unbind · wept · Mary · Martha · stone · four days · shroud · risen · awakening · eternal life · calling · emerge · bandages · bound hand and foot · weeping · sisters
raising of Lazarusdeath
Cessation of life
killing · crucifixion · murder · execution · dying
raising of Lazaruseternal damnation
Everlasting punishment after death
oblivion · Sheol · Hades · hopelessness · despair