Strong’s G0005

Ἀββᾶ

Part of speech

Proper Noun, Indeclinable

Transliteration

Abba

Pronunciation

ahb-bah'

Definition

Father

Meaning

Abba, Father.

Usage

The term "Abba" is a term of endearment and intimacy, akin to "Daddy" or "Papa" in English. It signifies a close, personal relationship between a child and their father. In the New Testament, it is used to express the intimate relationship between Jesus and God the Father, as well as the relationship believers are invited to have with God through the Spirit of adoption.

Bible references

Mark 14:36;Romans 8:15;Galatians 4:6