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The Aramaic word “Abba” is thought to be a very intimate term for “Father” suggesting that those who use it to refer to God enjoy a close relationship with him. Jesus Christ uses the term as a consequence of his natural sonship of God; believers may use it as a consequence of their adopted sonship of God through faith.

“Abba” used in addressing God

By Jesus Christ

Mark 14:36

By believers

Romans 8:15; Galatians 4:6

See also

1040  God, fatherhood
1205  God, titles of
1510  Trinity, the
2078  Christ, sonship of
2218  Christ, Son of God
3221  Holy Spirit & prayer
5895  intimacy
7922  fellowship with God
8104  assurance
8134  knowing God