Luke 16:22 — Now it happened that the poor man died and his spirit was carried away by the a… — AMP | maBible

Read Luke 16:22 (Amplified Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Luke 16.22, Luke 16v22, Lc. 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.

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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.

Notes and references

Or lap. The Greek word basically means a fold, and could refer either to the fold of a robe over the chest or to the fold of a lap, formed when the legs are placed together. In either case, being “in Abraham’s bosom” (v 23) is an image reflecting a blissful place of comfort and security.

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Author: Luc · Written: Entre 80 et 90 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: 2h50 · Characters: Pierre, Marie, Hérode Antipas, Siméon, Élisabeth, Zacharie, Jean-Baptiste, Marthe de Béthanie, Marie de Béthanie, Zachée

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