Abraham's bosom
Example Sentences
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O happy Lazarus, who is now blessed in Abraham's bosom, who enjoys an eternity of happiness for a moment's misery!
From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh
The sons of Edward sleep in Abraham's bosom.
From Familiar Quotations A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature by Bartlett, John
"No, it is more than six months since that Mother in Israel departed to Abraham's bosom," replied Joab, lowering his tone.
From Hebrew Heroes A Tale Founded on Jewish History by A. L. O. E.
After giving up all hope of her sweet repose in Abraham's bosom, I sailed some years ago for Europe.
From The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 2 of 2) Including Public Addresses, Her Own Letters and Many From Her Contemporaries During Fifty Years by Harper, Ida Husted
“What does Abraham’s bosom mean?” asked the captain.
From The History of Little Peter, the Ship Boy by Kingston, William Henry Giles
