John 11:1 KJV
Now a
certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her
sister Martha.
The word certain, in this
context, means particular. Lazarus was not just any man, he was the very man
that was sick, died and whom Jesus called back to life. But every man is a
certain man in some way.
· Every man has his particular experience with
family
· Every man has his particular relationships with
others
· Every man has his particular stories about life
Every man is a certain man in
the eyes of God; so particular is every man that the Bible says the very hairs
of our head are all numbered by the Lord.
The word certain can also
mean true or sure. The context I think demands the other definition as the
primary one. It is, I think, significant however that the account of Lazarus is
so fantastic that assurances of its certainty are helpful. This is a true sure
and certain account. And the one who called Lazarus out of the grave has
promised to do the very same for us.
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