Introduction:
The term "Dives" is traditionally used to refer to the rich man in the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, found in the Gospel of Luke. The name "Dives" itself is not a biblical name but is derived from the Latin word for "rich." This parable is a significant teaching of Jesus that addresses themes of wealth, poverty, and the afterlife.

Biblical Account:
The parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus is recorded in Luke 16:19-31. In this narrative, Jesus describes a rich man who lived in luxury and a poor man named Lazarus who lay at his gate, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man's table. The Berean Standard Bible states:

"Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor. And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores." (Luke 16:19-21)

Upon their deaths, Lazarus is carried by angels to Abraham's side, while the rich man finds himself in Hades, in torment. The rich man, seeing Lazarus with Abraham, pleads for relief and for Lazarus to warn his brothers. However, Abraham responds that they have Moses and the Prophets to listen to, and if they do not heed them, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.

Theological Themes:

1. Wealth and Responsibility:
The parable highlights the moral responsibility that comes with wealth. The rich man's sin was not his wealth itself but his indifference to the suffering of Lazarus. This narrative underscores the biblical principle that wealth should be used to help those in need, reflecting God's compassion and justice.

2. Reversal of Fortunes:
A key theme in the parable is the reversal of fortunes in the afterlife. Lazarus, who suffered in life, is comforted in death, while the rich man, who lived in luxury, experiences torment. This serves as a warning about the eternal consequences of one's actions and attitudes toward others.

3. The Afterlife:
The parable provides insight into the Jewish understanding of the afterlife during Jesus' time. It illustrates a clear distinction between the fates of the righteous and the unrighteous after death, emphasizing the reality of eternal reward and punishment.

4. The Sufficiency of Scripture:
Abraham's response to the rich man's plea for his brothers to be warned highlights the sufficiency of Scripture. The parable suggests that the teachings of Moses and the Prophets are adequate for guiding people to repentance and righteousness.

Historical and Cultural Context:
In the cultural context of first-century Judea, wealth was often seen as a sign of God's favor, while poverty was viewed as a result of sin or divine displeasure. Jesus' parable challenges these assumptions by presenting a poor man, Lazarus, as the one who is ultimately favored by God.

Interpretation and Application:
The parable of Dives and Lazarus serves as a powerful reminder of the Christian call to love and serve others, particularly the poor and marginalized. It challenges believers to examine their own lives, attitudes, and use of resources in light of the Gospel's demands for justice and mercy. The account also encourages a focus on eternal values over temporal wealth, urging a life of faithfulness and compassion in anticipation of the life to come.(n.) The name popularly given to the rich man in our Lord's parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke xvi. 19-31). Hence, a name for a rich worldling.DIVES

di'-vez. See LAZARUS.

Dives and Lazarus
... VOLUME II: ST. LUKE Chaps. XIII to XXIV DIVES AND LAZARUS. ... No doubt, he sometimes
got some crumbs from Dives' table, but not from Dives. ...
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The Parable of Dives and Lazarus. (Luke, xvi. , 19-31. )
... CHAPTER XII. CHRIST'S RETURN FROM CAPERNAUM TO JERUSALEM THROUGH SAMARIA. Section
219. The Parable of Dives and Lazarus. (Luke, xvi., 19-31.). ...
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The Unjust Steward - Dives and Lazarus - Jewish Agricultural Notes ...
... THE UNJUST STEWARD - DIVES AND LAZARUS - JEWISH AGRICULTURAL NOTES - PRICES OF PRODUCE -
WRITING AND LEGAL DOCUMENTS - PURPLE AND FINE LINEN - JEWISH NOTIONS ...
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The Contrast.
... The sin of Dives is the sin of hundreds to-day. ... Oh! awful contrast! Dives
in his misery of despair looks up, and for a moment sees". ...
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Souls Can be Recognised in the Separate State, and are Immortal ...
... In this account He states [3288] that Dives knew Lazarus after death, and Abraham
in like manner, and that each one of these persons continued in his own ...
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Great Surprises.
... S. Luke 16:23. "In hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments.".
INTRODUCTION."What a great surprise for Dives! So utterly unawaited! ...
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Narrative Concerning John the Apostle.
... [745] Adv. H??r. III. 3, 4. [746] tis ho sozomenos plousios: Quis Dives salvetur. ...
[748] Quis Dives salvetur, chap. 42. [749] muthon ou muthon, alla onta logon. ...
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The Present Life as Related to the Future.
... thou art tormented.". The parable of Dives and Lazarus is one of the most
solemn passages in the whole Revelation of God. In it, our ...
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Preface.
... So soon to follow. Man but dives in death; Dives from the sun, in fairer
day to rise; The grave, his subterranean road to bliss.10. ...
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Christ's Conversation with the Rich Ruler of the Synagogue (Young ...
... Clement of Alexandria understood and explained the passage more correctly; not so
much in his beautiful treatise "Quis Dives Salv.," as in his Strom., iii., 449 ...
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Dives
... and Lazarus (Luke xvi. 19-31). Hence, a name for a rich worldling. Int.
Standard Bible Encyclopedia. DIVES. di'-vez. See LAZARUS. ...
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Hades (11 Occurrences)
... bosom of Abraham" were conceived as one of the two divisions of Hades, the other
division would have been named with equal concreteness in connection with Dives...
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Wealthy (22 Occurrences)
... The parable of Dives and Lazarus gives us the sad picture of a selfish rich man
who had abused his trust, who had failed to make friends with his money, and who ...
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Wealth (340 Occurrences)
... The parable of Dives and Lazarus gives us the sad picture of a selfish rich man
who had abused his trust, who had failed to make friends with his money, and who ...
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Diverted (1 Occurrence)

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Delicate (32 Occurrences)
... In the old English writers "delicate" is often used for voluptuous: "Dives
for his delicate life to the devil went" (Piers Ploughman). ...
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Delicately (11 Occurrences)
... In the old English writers "delicate" is often used for voluptuous: "Dives
for his delicate life to the devil went" (Piers Ploughman). ...
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Parable (52 Occurrences)
... certain pericopes. A characteristic example of this uncertainty is the
story of Dives and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31. The problem ...
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Lazarus (19 Occurrences)
... The rich man is often styled Dives, which is not strictly a proper name, but a Latin
adjective meaning "rich," which occurs in this passage in the Vulgate ...
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Divide (71 Occurrences)

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