Luk 16:22 | RWP | e4.org | Was borne ( απενεχθηνα ). First aorist passive infinitive from αποφερω , a common compound defective verb. The accusative case of general reference ( αυτον ) is common with the infinitive in such clauses after εγενετο , like indirect discourse. It is his soul, of course, that was so borne by the angels, not his body. Into Abraham's bosom ( εις τον ολπον Αβρααμ ). To be in Abraham's bosom is to the Jew to be in Paradise. In the Logos is in the bosom of the Father. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are in heaven and welcome those who come ( ; 4Macc. 14:17). The beloved disciple reclined on the bosom of Jesus at the last passover ( ) and this fact indicates special favour. So the welcome to Lazarus was unusual. Was buried ( εταφη ). Second aorist (effective) passive of the common verb θαπτω . Apparently in contrast with the angelic visitation to the beggar.

‏ Luke 16:22

Was borne ( απενεχθηνα ). First aorist passive infinitive from αποφερω, a common compound defective verb. The accusative case of general reference ( αυτον ) is common with the infinitive in such clauses after εγενετο, like indirect discourse. It is his soul, of course, that was so borne by the angels, not his body.

Into Abraham's bosom ( εις τον ολπον Αβρααμ ). To be in Abraham's bosom is to the Jew to be in Paradise. In Joh 1:18 the Logos is in the bosom of the Father. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are in heaven and welcome those who come (Mt 8:11; 4Macc. 14:17). The beloved disciple reclined on the bosom of Jesus at the last passover (Joh 13:23) and this fact indicates special favour. So the welcome to Lazarus was unusual.

Was buried ( εταφη ). Second aorist (effective) passive of the common verb θαπτω. Apparently in contrast with the angelic visitation to the beggar.