Abba in the Bible

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Abba in the Bible

God New Testament

At a glance

  • Name: Abba
  • Classification: God
  • Testament: New Testament
  • Verse mentions: 3
  • Books: 3
  • Chapters: 3

Description

An Aramaic word meaning 'Father,' used by Jesus in Gethsemane and by Paul of the Spirit's cry in believers.

KJV Bible references

Mark 14:36

And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not that 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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