Abraham's bosom - Biblical Meaning of abraham's bosom in Eastons Bible Dictionary (Bible History Online)

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Abraham's bosom
(Luke 16:22,23) refers to the custom of reclining on couches at table, which was prevalent among the Jews, an arrangement which brought the head of one person almost into the bosom of the one who sat or reclined above him. To "be in Abraham's bosom" thus meant to enjoy happiness and rest (Matt. 8:11; Luke 16:23) at the banquet in Paradise. (See BANQUET T0000434; MEALS T0002451.) Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'abraham's bosom' Eastons Bible Dictionary".
bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.

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