Jairus

Gender male Type Person Greek Ἰάϊρος
Ruler of the Synagogue

Ruler of the synagogue, perhaps at Capernaum. Jesus raised Jarius's young daughter from the dead.

About Jairus

The leader of a synagogue, possibly at Capernaum. He found Jesus in the crowd and asked him to heal his dying daughter. While Jesus was delayed by another healing, Jairus learned that his daughter had died. Jesus encouraged him not to fear but to believe. Jesus then went to Jairus's house, sent the mourners away, and brought the girl back to life (Mark 5:22, 35–42; Luke 8:41, 49–55).

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Key References

Mark 5:22

A synagogue leader named Jairus arrived, and seeing Jesus, he fell at His feet

Luke 8:41

Just then a synagogue leader named Jairus came and fell at Jesus’ feet. He begged Him to come to his house,

All Scripture References (2)

Mark (1)
Mark 5:22

A synagogue leader named Jairus arrived, and seeing Jesus, he fell at His feet

Luke (1)
Luke 8:41

Just then a synagogue leader named Jairus came and fell at Jesus’ feet. He begged Him to come to his house,