English Explanatory Dictionary

Abraham's bosom

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The waiting place for the faithful dead between the crucifixion and the resurrection of Christ; paradise.

Word forms

Abraham's bosom

Etymology

From Middle English Abraham bosom, abraham bosum, Abrahames boseme, Abrahames bosum, Abrahams bosum, Abrahamys bosum, from translation of Late Latin sinus Ābrahae, from translation of Ancient Greek κόλπος Ἀβραάμ (kólpos Abraám).

Synonyms

Abraham's barm
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