Abba
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
This Syriac or Chaldee word is found three times in the New Testament (; ; ), and in each case is followed by its Greek equivalent, which is translated “father.” It is a term expressing warm affection and filial confidence. It has no perfect equivalent in our language. It has passed into European languages as an ecclesiastical term, “abbot.”
Smith’s Bible Dictionary
See Ab.
Where it appears
Mark 14:36 Romans 8:15 Galatians 4:6
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