1: Abba — אָבָּא

1. Aramaic Term: Abba — אָבָּא

Pronunciation: AH-bah
Meaning: Father; an intimate, personal term for father, expressing closeness and affection.

2. Biblical Usage:

  • Used by Jesus in addressing God intimately.
  • Appears in the New Testament reflecting Jewish prayer language and personal relationship with God.

3. Example Verses:

  • Mark 14:36 — “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you…”
  • Romans 8:15 — “…you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’”
  • Galatians 4:6 — “God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!’”

4. Cultural Significance:

  • Abba reflects the intimate relationship between believers and God, contrasting with more formal titles.
  • It was a common term in Aramaic-speaking Jewish families.
  • Its New Testament usage highlights the personal and familial nature of the believer’s relationship with God.
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