Abraham's bosom
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He who hath bereaved thee of life, would bereave thee even of our tears; but thou art resting on Abraham's bosom, where the tyrant can reach thee no more.
From Hebrew Heroes A Tale Founded on Jewish History by A. L. O. E.
“What does Abraham’s bosom mean?” asked the captain.
From The History of Little Peter, the Ship Boy by Kingston, William Henry Giles
I said to myself that if this one woman did not dwell under the same roof I should be as contented here as though I were in Abraham's bosom.
From The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History by Heyse, Paul
“In Abraham’s bosom she will not have more comfort,” said Tafet.
From The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt by Glovatski, Alexander
"Certainly, madame; we are hid here as if in Abraham's bosom."
From The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I by Lermina, Jules
