The story of Jairus
Jairus was a ruler of a synagogue, according to the New Testament. He was a prominent member of the Jewish community in Galilee and is best known for his daughter, who was healed by Jesus. The story of Jairus and his daughter is told in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. In the account, Jairus approached Jesus and begged him to come to his home to heal his daughter, who was near death. Jesus agreed to go with Jairus, but on the way, a woman who had been suffering from bleeding for 12 years approached Jesus and touched his cloak, believing that she would be healed. After the woman was healed, Jesus continued on to Jairus' home, where he raised Jairus' daughter from the dead. This story is often seen as a demonstration of Jesus' power over death and is an important event in the ministry of Jesus
Name meaning
The name "Jairus" is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name יָאִיר (Ya'ir), which means "he enlightens" or "he shines." In the Bible, Jairus is a prominent figure in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospels of Mark and Luke, where he is described as a synagogue leader whose daughter is miraculously raised from the dead by Jesus. The name is often associated with illumination and enlightenment due to its etymology.
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
Leader
First mention
Mark 5:22
Appearances in the Bible
2 mentions