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Morrish Bible Dictionary

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Used symbolically for the seat of deep affection. John speaks of the Lord Jesus as the only begotten Son 'in the bosom of the Father.' John 1:18 . The tender and sacred relationship which husband and wife have to each other is also called the 'bosom.' Deuteronomy 28:54,56 . This to an Israelite would give force to the description of Lazarus being carried into ABRAHAM'S BOSOM. Luke 16:22,23 . By means of a loose garment and a girdle, many things are constantly carried by Orientals in the bosom, even such as a lamb. Isaiah 40:11 : cf. Luke 6:38 .

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Morrish, George. Entry for 'Bosom'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​b/bosom.html. 1897.
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