Abraham's bosom

The story

1. Ancient Greek · derived fromκόλπος Ἀβραάμ
2. Late Latin · calque ofsinus Ābrahae
3. Middle English · inherited fromAbraham bosom
4. English todayAbraham's bosom

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).

First known use, by meaning

• First attested prior to 1150. The waiting place for the faithful dead between the crucifixion and the resurrection of Christ; paradise.