Reference: Bosom
American
The front of the upper part of the body, the breast. The orientals generally wore long wide, and loose garments; and when about to carry any thing away that their hands would not contain, they used for the purpose a fold in the bosom of their robe above the girdle, Lu 6:38. Our Savior is said to carry his lambs in his bosom, which beautifully represents his tender care and watchfulness over them, Isa 40:11.
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Like a shepherd he tends his flock; he gathers up the lambs with his arm; he carries them close to his heart; he leads the ewes along.
Give, and it will be given to you: A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be poured into your lap. For the measure you use will be the measure you receive."
Easton
In the East objects are carried in the bosom which Europeans carry in the pocket. To have in one's bosom indicates kindness, secrecy, or intimacy (Ge 16:5; 2Sa 12:8). Christ is said to have been in "the bosom of the Father," i.e., he had the most perfect knowledge of the Father, had the closest intimacy with him (Joh 1:18). John (Joh 13:23) was "leaning on Jesus' bosom" at the last supper. Our Lord carries his lambs in his bosom, i.e., has a tender, watchful care over them (Isa 40:11).
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Then Sarai said to Abram, "You have brought this wrong on me! I allowed my servant to have sexual relations with you, but when she realized that she was pregnant, she despised me. May the Lord judge between you and me!"
Like a shepherd he tends his flock; he gathers up the lambs with his arm; he carries them close to his heart; he leads the ewes along.
No one has ever seen God. The only one, himself God, who is in closest fellowship with the Father, has made God known.
One of his disciples, the one Jesus loved, was at the table to the right of Jesus in a place of honor.
Fausets
The nearest friend reclining on a couch at a feast lay in the bosom of his friend, as John "on Jesus' bosom" (Joh 13:23); Lazarus in Abraham's bosom, i.e. figuratively for in a high place at the heavenly banquet (Lu 16:23). It implies closest and secret intimacy (2Sa 12:8): the Son in the bosom of the Father with whom He is One (Joh 1:18); the lambs carried in the bosom of the Good Shepherd (Isa 40:11).
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I gave you your master's house, and put your master's wives into your arms. I also gave you the house of Israel and Judah. And if all that somehow seems insignificant, I would have given you so much more as well!
I gave you your master's house, and put your master's wives into your arms. I also gave you the house of Israel and Judah. And if all that somehow seems insignificant, I would have given you so much more as well!
Like a shepherd he tends his flock; he gathers up the lambs with his arm; he carries them close to his heart; he leads the ewes along.
Like a shepherd he tends his flock; he gathers up the lambs with his arm; he carries them close to his heart; he leads the ewes along.
And in hell, as he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far off with Lazarus at his side.
And in hell, as he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far off with Lazarus at his side.
No one has ever seen God. The only one, himself God, who is in closest fellowship with the Father, has made God known.
No one has ever seen God. The only one, himself God, who is in closest fellowship with the Father, has made God known.
One of his disciples, the one Jesus loved, was at the table to the right of Jesus in a place of honor.
One of his disciples, the one Jesus loved, was at the table to the right of Jesus in a place of honor.
Morish
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.' Joh 1:18. The tender and sacred relationship which husband and wife have to each other is also called the 'bosom.' De 28:54,56. This to an Israelite would give force to the description of Lazarus being carried into ABRAHAM'S BOSOM. Lu 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. Isa 40:11: cf. Lu 6:38.
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The man among you who is by nature tender and sensitive will turn against his brother, his beloved wife, and his remaining children.
Likewise, the most tender and delicate of your women, who would never think of putting even the sole of her foot on the ground because of her daintiness, will turn against her beloved husband, her sons and daughters,
Like a shepherd he tends his flock; he gathers up the lambs with his arm; he carries them close to his heart; he leads the ewes along.
Give, and it will be given to you: A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be poured into your lap. For the measure you use will be the measure you receive."
"Now the poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried. And in hell, as he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far off with Lazarus at his side.
No one has ever seen God. The only one, himself God, who is in closest fellowship with the Father, has made God known.
Watsons
BOSOM. See ACCUBATION.