Bosom
Easton's Bible Dictionary
In the East objects are carried in the bosom which Europeans carry in the pocket. To have in one’s bosom indicates kindness, secrecy, or intimacy (Gen 16:5; 2 Sam 12:8). Christ is said to have been in “the bosom of the Father,” i.e., he had the most perfect knowledge of the Father, had the closest intimacy with him (John 1:18). John (13:23) was “leaning on Jesus’ bosom” at the last supper. Our Lord carries his lambs in his bosom, i.e., has a tender, watchful care over them (Isa 40:11).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
booz'-um: In the ordinary signification of the anterior upper portion of the trunk of the body, choq or cheq, "inlet", "lap" (Exod 4:6; Exod 4:7; Num 11:12; Deut 13:6; Deut 28:54; Deut 28:56; Ruth 4:16; Ps 74:11; Isa 65:6; Isa 65:7; Lam 2:12). "A present in the bosom" (Prov 21:14): bribes carried ready for use in the fold of the robe. chetsen = "bosom" (with special reference to that portion of the body which is between the arms), occurs in Ps 129:7; chobh = "a cherisher," hence, "the bosom" (Job 31:33); tsallachath = something advanced or deep, "a bowl"; figurative "the bosom" (Prov 19:24 the King James Version; Prov 26:15 the King James Version). The Greek employs kolpos (Luke 6:38; John 13:23). For Abraham's bosom, see separate article.
Figurative: In a figurative sense it denotes intimacy and unrestrained intercourse (Gen 16:5; 2 Sam 12:8); tender care and watchfulness (Isa 40:11); closest intimacy and most perfect knowledge (John 1:18); "into their bosom" (Ps 79:12) indicates the bosom as the seat of thought and reflection.
F. E. Hirsch
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