When Lazarus was in the bosom of Abraham, what was that all about?

Question

"For Lazrus died, and the Angels carried him to Heaven to the bosom of Abraham.
"And a certain rich man lay writhing in agony in Hell, and he looked up and beheld afar off, Lazarus nestled in Abraham's bosom,
"And he called out 'Have pity on me and come and but dip a Q-tip in water and drip it upon my tongue!'"
"But Abraham answered and told him that the gulf is wide and no one has ever bridged it.
"And the rich man writhed and gargled in the agony, and the pain, and he had worms, and he itched and could not scratch, and hideous sores upon his face oozed ganglions of wriggling Leipitid larvae, and he burned and rotted and the pain was grievous and there was no end to his torment."
"But Lazarus was nestled in the bosom of Abraham, and he smiled and yawned, and and murmured softly to Abraham: 'Father Abraham, I beseech thee, tell me a bedtime story.'"

Luke 16:19

When Lazarus was nestled in the bosom of Abraham, what was that all about?

Answer 1

And your question is?????

Answer 2

Teachers and students of comparative religion have in some cases suggested that in giving this illustration, Jesus Christ drew upon the ancient rabbinic concept and teaching regarding the underworld. Josephus furnishes the following information regarding the then-current view of the Pharisees in this regard: “They believe that souls have power to survive death and that there are rewards and punishments under the earth for those who have led lives of virtue or vice: eternal imprisonment is the lot of evil souls, while the good souls receive an easy passage to a new life.” (Jewish Antiquities, XVIII, 14 [i, 3]) However, Jesus flatly rejected false teachings, including those of the Pharisees. (Mt 23) Hence, it would have been inconsistent for him to frame his illustration of the rich man and Lazarus according to the outlines of the false rabbinic concept of the underworld. Consequently, it must be concluded that Jesus had in mind the fulfillment of the illustration and framed its details and movement in harmony with the facts of the fulfillment rather than according to any unscriptural teaching.

The context and the wording of the story show clearly that it is a parable and not an actual historical account. Poverty is not being extolled, nor are riches being condemned. Rather, conduct, final rewards, and a reversal in the spiritual status, or condition, of those represented by Lazarus and by the rich man are evidently indicated. The fact that the rich man’s brothers rejected Moses and the prophets also shows that the illustration had a deeper meaning and purpose than that of contrasting poverty and the possession of riches.

Answer 3

that is your own story. It is not on the bible. In the bible Lazarus is a poor man who suffered so much and Abraham is a rich man who has everything but when they both died, Lazarus was brought to heaven while Abraham was brought to hell so that God told them that when they were still leaving Abraham have enjoyed everything in life and must suffer the consequences while Lazarus suffered too much while still leaving so that he will enjoy happiness in heaven now that he is dead

Answer 4

Jesus Christ just tells us (in His parable) the real happenings.
God, heaven, hell, spirit, our soul (all) exists.
Lazarus when alive, though has nothing in His position...but only has God in his life. But, the rich man has everything, very rich in posessions and God is nowhere to be found in his life.
When both men were dead, Lazarus filled with God`s love go directly to heaven with Abraham and God to live eternally with them...while the rich man who has everything in this world but God is nowhere to be found in His life, was very much dehydrated burnt eternally in hell (because of denying God`s existence)
After dying, the rich man spirit realized...God and heaven really exist and too late for him to repent and ask forgiveness. He wasted his lifetime chance to repent, ask forgiveness and to change his life for God`s side.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I almost forgot your question... it's a figure of speech meaning "Father Abraham" was happy for Lazarus.

Answer 7

God is not mocked by your twisting of His Word Mr. Nearly. I just hope you will change before you reach a time where you will say that you NEARLY got to Heaven. Jesus Is Lord and God's word is the Truth and Everlasting Gospel, Amen!

Answer 8

Lazarus was sittin on Abraham's lap, you got a problem with that?

Answer 9

What's really sad is that some people will think that is the way it goes. I hope everyone will take the time to read the real verses for themselves.

Answer 10

I just gotta say, I love this quote: "The things that don't exist far outnumber the things that do -- oh did I say that already?"