Thematic Bible: A symbol of death


Thematic Bible



He entered the house and asked them, "Why all this confusion and crying? The child isn't dead. She's sleeping." Verse ConceptsLast ThingsMourningSleep, And DeathDisorder Among PeopleNot DyingDeath AvertedMourning The Death Of OthersDeath Of A Child

so also a person lies down and does not get up; they won't awaken until the heavens are no more, nor will they arise from their sleep." Verse ConceptsThe Finality Of DeathDeath Is Finalawakening


he said, "Go away! The young lady hasn't died, but is sleeping." But they ridiculed him with laughter. Verse ConceptsFaith, Testing OfLaughterSleep, And DeathChrist Driving Out PeopleNot DyingDeath AvertedMocking ChristDeath Of A ChildFun

Now everyone was crying and wailing for her. But Jesus said, "Stop crying! She's not dead. She's sleeping." Verse ConceptsLamentingMourningSorrowDo Not MournMourning The Death Of Others

These were the things he said. Then after this, he told them, "Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I'm leaving to wake him up." So the disciples told him, "Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he will get well."

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