John 11:38

ἐμβριμ. ἐν ἑαυτῷ. This shews that ‘in His spirit,’ not ‘at His spirit,’ is right in John 11:33, to which πάλιν refers. Their sneering scepticism rouses His indignation afresh.

It is remarkable that this chapter, which narrates the greatest exhibition of Divine power in the ministry of Christ, contains peculiarly abundant evidence of His perfect humanity. We have His special affection for His friends (John 11:5), His sympathy and sorrow (John 11:35), His indignation (John 11:33; John 11:38). In the rest of this Gospel, which is so full of the Divinity of Jesus, we have His humanity plainly set forth also; His weariness (John 4:6), His thirst (John 4:7; John 19:28), His love for His disciples (John 20:2), His special affection for ‘His own’ and for S. John (John 13:2; John 13:23; John 19:26; John 21:7; John 21:20).

μνημεῖον. See on John 11:17. The having a private burying-place, like the large attendance of mourners and the very precious ointment (John 12:3), indicates that the family is well off. Εἰς is unto, not into.

ἐπ' αὐτῷ. Upon it, or against it. An excavation in the side of a mound or rock may be meant. What is now shewn as Lazarus’ grave is an excavation in the ground with steps down to it. The modern name of Bethany, El-Azariyeh or Lazarieh, is derived from Lazarus.