Proper Name guide

Abraham's bosom

name · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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name

Meaning 1

The waiting place for the faithful dead between the crucifixion and the resurrection of Christ; paradise.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: Christianity

Examples

  • For quotations using this term, see Citations:Abraham's bosom.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the place where the just enjoy the peace of heaven after death

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bosom of Abraham

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: Heaven

History

Etymology

From Middle English Abraham bosom, abraham bosum, Abrahames boseme, Abrahames bosum, Abrahams bosum, Abrahamys bosum, from translation of Late Latin sinus Ābrahae, from translation of Ancient Greek κόλπος Ἀβραάμ (kólpos Abraám).

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: лоно Авраамово (lono Avraamovo) — waiting place for the faithful dead
  • Polish: łono Abrahama — waiting place for the faithful dead
  • Portuguese: seio de Abraão — waiting place for the faithful dead