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NASB | Luke 16:22 "Now the poor man died and was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom; and the rich man also died and was buried. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 16:22 "Now it happened that the poor man died and his spirit was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom (paradise); and the rich man also died and was buried. |
Bible Question: Angels carried Nasarus, the beggar, to Abraham. [Question 1] Where was Abraham when welcoming Nasarus? In the heaven or somewhere on the earth? What does the Bible say about this issue? [Question 2] Is this parable referring to the future when Jesus would come to the earth the second time? Or is it now, meaning a dead person immediately goes to either Abraham's bosom or the the hot place where the rich man went? |
Bible Answer: Hello 00123, In answer to your questions: 1. Verse 23 would give us a direct textual answer, "In Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and *saw Abraham far away and Lazarus in his bosom." On this Robertson notes, "Into Abraham’s bosom [eis ton holpon Abraam]. To be in Abraham’s bosom is to the Jew to be in Paradise. In John 1:18 the Logos is in the bosom of the Father. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are in heaven and welcome those who come (Matt. 8:11; IV Macc. 14:17)." [Robertson, A. (1997). Word Pictures in the New Testament]; 2. ABRAHAM’S BOSOM — (Luke 16:22,23) refers to the custom of reclining on couches at table, which was prevalent among the Jews, an arrangement which brought the head of one person almost into the bosom of the one who sat or reclined above him. To “be in Abraham’s bosom” thus meant to enjoy happiness and rest (Matt. 8:11; Luke 16:23) at the banquet in Paradise. [Easton, M. (1996). Easton's Bible Dictionary] I hope this helps, BradK |