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bosom of abraham

/ˈbʊzəm əv ˈeɪbrəhæm/

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/ˈbʊzəm əv ˈeɪbrəhæm/C2formal
  • ruФраза из христианского богословия, обозначающая место покоя и утешения для праведных умерших, часто изображаемое как состояние близости к Богу или в раю. Происходит из притчи в Евангелии от Луки.

A phrase from Christian theology referring to a place of peace and comfort for the righteous dead, often depicted as a state of being close to God or in paradise. It originates from a parable in the Gospel of Luke.

  1. Place of comfort and rest after deathC2formal

    In Christian theology, a metaphorical place of peace and comfort where the righteous souls rest after death, awaiting the resurrection.

    ruЛоно Авраамово

    • The parable of the rich man and Lazarus describes Lazarus being carried to the bosom of Abraham.
    • In many hymns, believers express hope of resting in the bosom of Abraham.
    • The concept of the bosom of Abraham symbolizes ultimate peace and divine comfort.