John 11:11

King James Version:

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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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Yeshua said these things, and afterwards he said to the talmidim, “Our friend El‘azar has gone to sleep; but I am going in order to wake him up.”

Berean Standard Bible:

After He had said this, He told them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I am going there to wake him up.”

American Standard Version:

These things spake he: and after this he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus is fallen asleep; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

These things^{G5023} said^{G2036} he^{G846}: and^{G2532} after^{G3326} that^{G5124} he saith^{G3004} unto them^{G846}, Our^{G2257} friend^{G5384} Lazarus^{G2976} sleepeth^{G2837}; but^{G235} I go^{G4198}, that^{G2443} I may awake^{G1852} him^{G846} out of sleep^{G1852}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Daniel 12:2

And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame [and] everlasting contempt.

John 11:13

Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.

Acts 7:60

And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

1 Thessalonians 5:10

Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

1 Corinthians 15:51

¶ Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,

Matthew 27:52

And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,

Mark 5:39

And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.

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Commentary for John 11:11

John 11:11 is a verse from the New Testament of the Christian Bible, situated within the narrative of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. This event is significant as it is one of the miracles that Jesus performs which demonstrates his power over life and death, foreshadowing his own resurrection. The verse is part of a larger passage where Jesus informs his disciples that Lazarus, a dear friend residing in Bethany, has "fallen asleep" in a metaphorical sense, meaning he has died. Jesus' use of the term "sleep" for death is consistent with the biblical idiom that views death as a temporary state for believers, akin to slumber from which they will awaken at the resurrection.

In the historical context, Lazarus' resurrection occurs toward the end of Jesus' earthly ministry, as tensions between Jesus and the religious leaders are escalating. This miracle serves as a catalyst for the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion, as it incites both the faith of many and the animosity of the authorities who are threatened by Jesus' growing influence.

The themes present in this verse include the reality of physical death, the hope of resurrection, the deep friendship between Jesus and Lazarus, and the sovereignty of Jesus over death. It also highlights Jesus' deliberate and purposeful journey toward Bethany to perform the miracle, despite the dangers he would face in Judea, showcasing his love and commitment to his followers and the divine plan of salvation that he was enacting. This event is a powerful testament to Jesus' identity as the Messiah and his role as the giver of life, both physical and spiritual.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

Strong's Number: G5023
There are 237 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ταῦτα
Transliteration: taûta
Pronunciation: tow'-tah
Description: nominative or accusative case neuter plural of οὗτος; these things:--+ afterward, follow, + hereafter, X him, the same, so, such, that, then, these, they, this, those, thus.
Strong's Number: G2036
There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔπω
Transliteration: épō
Pronunciation: ep'-o
Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω.
Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Strong's Number: G3326
There are 445 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μετά
Transliteration: metá
Pronunciation: met-ah'
Description: a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between ἀπό or ἐκ and εἰς or πρός; less intimate than ἐν and less close than σύν):--after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
Strong's Number: G5124
There are 303 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τοῦτο
Transliteration: toûto
Pronunciation: too'-to
Description: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of οὗτος; that thing:--here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
Strong's Number: G3004
There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λέγω
Transliteration: légō
Pronunciation: leg'-o
Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Strong's Number: G2257
There are 365 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμῶν
Transliteration: hēmōn
Pronunciation: hay-mone'
Description: genitive case plural of ἐγώ; of (or from) us:--our (company), us, we.
Strong's Number: G5384
There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: φίλος
Transliteration: phílos
Pronunciation: fee'-los
Description: properly, dear, i.e. a friend; actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.):--friend.
Strong's Number: G2976
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Λάζαρος
Transliteration: Lázaros
Pronunciation: lad'-zar-os
Description: probably of Hebrew origin (אֶלְעָזָר); Lazarus (i.e. Elazar), the name of two Israelites (one imaginary):--Lazarus.
Strong's Number: G2837
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κοιμάω
Transliteration: koimáō
Pronunciation: koy-mah'-o
Description: from κεῖμαι; to put to sleep, i.e. (passively or reflexively) to slumber; figuratively, to decease:--(be a-, fall a-, fall on) sleep, be dead.
Strong's Number: G235
There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀλλά
Transliteration: allá
Pronunciation: al-lah'
Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Strong's Number: G4198
There are 147 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πορεύομαι
Transliteration: poreúomai
Pronunciation: por-yoo'-om-ahee
Description: middle voice from a derivative of the same as πεῖρα; to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.); --depart, go (away, forth, one's way, up), (make a, take a) journey, walk.
Strong's Number: G2443
There are 535 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἵνα
Transliteration: hína
Pronunciation: hin'-ah
Description: probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή.
Strong's Number: G1852
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐξυπνίζω
Transliteration: exypnízō
Pronunciation: ex-oop-nid'-zo
Description: from ἔξυπνος; to waken:--awake out of sleep.

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