This would have been clearly understood by the original audience of Jesus, the Jewish readers of the gospel accounts, and is the intended understanding for readers today. These observations make it clear that Abraham's side or Abraham's bosom is a reference to being in heaven. Where else could a person be in the afterlife if not in hell? Only heaven and hell are offered as destinations for the afterlife in the Bible, leaving heaven as the only other option for Abraham's bosom. The rich man was now in torment apart from God. He said, "Now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish" (v. On earth, the situation had been reversed from what was experienced in the afterlife. Since Lazarus was carried by angels to Abraham's side or bosom, it is again clear Abraham's bosom is a reference to going to heaven.Ībraham in the story clearly notes that Abraham's side was part of the afterlife: "Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things" (Luke 16:25a). Martha served, and Lazarus was among those who ate with him. New Living Translation A dinner was prepared in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Angels are generally mentioned in Scripture as being in God's presence. Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Being with Abraham was a clear indication that a person was in heaven. In Matthew 22:31-32 Jesus taught, "And as for the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what was said to you by God: 'I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob'? He is not God of the dead, but of the living." Jesus was clear Abraham was in heaven with God. When Jesus referred to Abraham, He was giving His audience the highest example of a person they would know was in heaven.
One clear observation is that Abraham's side is where Abraham now lives.
What is Abraham's side or Abraham's bosom (KJV)? Both men died the rich man entered eternal torment and Lazarus "was carried by the angels to Abraham's side" (Luke 16:22). The passage in Luke 16:19-31 is one in which Jesus discussed a rich man and poor man, named Lazarus. The reference to Abraham's bosom is found only in Luke 16:22.
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