"Abba, Father," He said, "all things are possible for You. Take this cup from Me.
Yet not what I will, but what You will."
(Mark 14:36)
"For you have not received The Spirit of bondage again to fear, but you have
received The Spirit of the adoption of children by whom we cry, "Abba, our Father."
And that Spirit testifies to our spirit that we are the sons and daughters of God."
(Romans 8:15-16)
Praying To Abba
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The word, "Abba" is an Aramaic* word which translates to "Father" in English.
A term of endearment and intimacy, in the Jewish culture of the time, "Abba"
was akin to "Daddy" or "Papa" in modern language. It was a word used by children
to address their fathers, but also by adults to express respect and affection.
Abba appears in the New Testament in three distinct passages, each highlighting
the intimate relationship between believers and God, as well as the unique relationship
between Jesus and the Father.
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A once formal and distant relationship became one of intimacy and closeness
through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and is confirmed by
the Lord's own words: "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes
to the Father except through Me." (John 14:6)
*Aramaic is a Semitic language closely related to Hebrew and Arabic. The use
of Aramaic by Jesus is a testament to His engagement with the common people
of His time. It reflects His approachability and His mission to communicate
the Kingdom of God in a manner that was understandable to his audience.
The Lord's Prayer and the Beatitudes, while recorded in Greek, were likely
orginally spoken in Aramaic, emphasizing the language's role in
conveying Jesus' teachings.-Bible Hub