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What Does “Abba” Mean in the Bible?

Title

In the language of Jesus, this is what a child called his father: “Dad.” This is how Jesus spoke to God.

Where it appears in the Bible

Mark 14:36; Romans 8:15

What the Bible says

Mark 14:36

And he saith: Abba, Father, all things are possible to thee: remove this chalice from me; but not what I will, but what thou wilt.

Romans 8:15

For you have not received the spirit of bondage again in fear; but you have received the spirit of adoption of sons, whereby we cry: Abba (Father).

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

Source: NAB note on Mark 14:36; Galatians 4:6

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