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Bosom

From: Boyd's Bible Dictionary: B

By: James P. Boyd

Narrator: Chris Genthree

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(buzum). To lean on, implied great intimacy (John 13:23²³Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. (John 13:23)). Figuratively, Paradise (Luke 16:23; 23:43²³And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. (Luke 16:23)
⁴³And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. (Luke 23:43)).

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