It is to be supposed, that the Lazarus of the New Testament, is a corresponding name to the Eleazar of the Old. The name itself is a compound of Hazar, help—and El, God. Lazar-houses and Lazarettos, seem to have taken their name from the Lazarus of the parable. (Luke 16:20) Lepers, and persons under diseases of a pestilential or epidemic nature, were sent to them.
Written as an appendix to his "poor man's commentary", this classic stands the test of time, helping to explain in layman's terms over 1,500 topics, names and places from the Bible.Wikipedia
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