Strong G5ἀββά

Abba

Transliteration: Abba
Pronunciation: ab-bah'
Morphology: Greek Noun (Masculine)

Definition

Of Chaldee origin [H2];
father (as a vocative): - Abba.

Meaning of the name

Aramaic for "father"

Detailed definition

Ἀββά (T, -ᾶ), indecl. (Aram, אַבָּא, emphatic form of אַב = Heb. אָב, father),
used in the phrase Ἀ. ὁ παήρ, Abba, Father (see Swete on Mk, I.with): Mrk.14:36, Rom.8:15, Gal.4:6.†
(AS)

In the biblical story

LORD

Names or title used to refer to God

Throughout the Bible, God is referred to by various names and titles, each revealing different aspects of His character, nature, and relationship with His people.

In the Bible

Strong G5 appears in 3 verses of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

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First verses

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.
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.
Galatians 4:6
And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

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Detailed Greek dictionary

Transliteration of Hebrew אַב 'father' [H0002]. Not in LSJ.