Bosom: 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
(Genesis 16:5; 2 Samuel 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
(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
(Isaiah 40:11)
