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Where is “Abraham’s bosom” located?

Answered by Steven · 29 July 2013 · Add Comment

This is Shakespeare-era English : “Abraham’s bosom” (KJV) or ‘Abraham’s side’ (ESV) is mentioned in a parable that Jesus told in Luke 16:19-31. Being “in someone’s bosom” is a picture of being embraced by them (cf. John 13:23, where the disciple whom Jesus loved is ‘leaning on Jesus’ bosom’ [KJV]). The picture Jesus is painting [...]

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