Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Ἀββᾶ”
Understanding Abbâ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Chaldee origin (אַב) Abba. - father as a vocative
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Ἀββᾶ
Phoneticab-bah'
TransliterationAbbâ
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Chaldee origin (אַב) Abba. - father as a vocative
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 14:36 | “And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.” Word: Ἀββᾶ (Abbâ) | |
| Romans 8:15 | “For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” Word: Ἀββᾶ (Abbâ) | |
| Galatians 4:6 | “And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.” Word: Ἀββᾶ (Abbâ) |