Definition of Abraham's bosom
: 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)
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“Abraham's bosom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Abraham%27s%20bosom. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.
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