And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
Study Helps
Interpretation
Here the spiritual things are represented, in a description of the different state of good and bad, in this world and in the other.
Read with
This thought runs through Luke 16:19-23.
Glossary
- Lazarus Person
- An abbreviation of Eleazar, whom God helps. (1. ) The brother of Mary and Martha of Bethany. He was raised from the dead after he had lain four days in the tomb ( John 11:1-44 ).
- Abraham Person
- Father of a multitude, son of Terah, named ( Gen. 11:27 ) before his older brothers Nahor and Haran, because he was the heir of the promises.