According to Maldonatus (1583), whose theory has since been accepted by many scholars, the metaphor "to be in Abraham's Bosom" is derived from the custom of reclining on couches at table, which prevailed among the Jews during and before the time of Jesus.
Menurut Maldonatus (1583), yang teorinya sejak saat itu diterima oleh banyak akademisi, metafora "duduk di pangkuannya" (Abraham) berasal dari kebiasaan berbaring pada dipan di depan meja, yang dipraktikkan di antara masyarakat Yahudi selama dan sebelum zaman Yesus.