Jairus

Jairus, a synagogue leader, sought Jesus to heal his dying daughter.

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Summary

A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Mark 5:22; only referred to as Jairus (Ἰάειρος).

Glossary entries

Alternative names

ἸάειροςJairus

Mentions

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,