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Adoption in Scripture.

Discover adoption in the New Testament through the Greek 'Huiothesia' (Adoption as sons). See how this concept illuminates the teachings of Christ and the apostles.

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Greek Terms

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υἱοθεσία
huiothesía
hwee-oth-es-ee'-ah

adoption (of children, of sons). - the placing as a son, i.e. adoption (figuratively, Christian sonship in respect to God)

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