Bible dictionary for children
Abba
Abba is an Aramaic word meaning father, used with closeness and respect.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Abba is an Aramaic word meaning father, used with closeness and respect. It is more than a baby word and can be spoken by adults.
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What does calling someone father express about a relationship?
An example from the Bible
Romans describes believers calling God Abba, Father through the Spirit. Paul connects the expression with belonging in God's family.
Read Romans 8:15 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Romans 8:15
For you didn’t receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
