Abraham's bosom

noun

: the abode of bliss in the other world : paradise

—so called in Jewish writings and in the New Testament, in Luke 16:22 (Revised Standard Version)

Word History

Etymology

translation of Late Latin sinus Abrahae, translation of Greek kolpos Abraam

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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