Abba in the Bible
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
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 .
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.
And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.