father_of_Lazarus
The father of Mary, Martha and Lazarus of Bethany.
Who is father_of_Lazarus in the Bible?
The father of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus of Bethany is never named in Scripture. He appears only indirectly in Luke 10:38-42, which describes Jesus visiting Martha's home in Bethany and mentions her sister Mary. John 11:1-2 later confirms that Mary, Martha, and Lazarus were siblings, establishing that an unnamed father lived in Bethany with these three children. Beyond this family connection, the Bible provides no other details about his life, character, or circumstances. His significance lies primarily in being the parent of three individuals who played important roles in Jesus' ministry, particularly Lazarus, whose resurrection became one of Jesus' most powerful demonstrations of divine power.
Biography
The father of Mary, Martha and Lazarus is mentioned only once in the Bible, in Luk.10.38-42. This passage records Jesus visiting the home of Martha in Bethany. It notes that Martha had a sister named Mary. Jhn.11.1-2 specifies that Mary, Martha and Lazarus were siblings. Therefore, the unnamed man was the father of these three. No other details are provided about him in Scripture. He likely lived in Bethany along with his children.
Family
In Scripture
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- Luke 10:39
"She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mentioned | Greek | Lázaros | Lazarus (i.e. Elazar), the name of two Israelites (one imaginary) |