Father; religious superior; -- in the Syriac, Coptic, and Ethiopic churches, a title given to the bishops, and by the bishops to the patriarch.
(AHB-bah) Aramaic. n. Abba. “Daddy,” “dear Father,” “papa”; a term of endearment for one's father (Mark 14:26; Rom. 8:15; Gal. 4:6). Abba is a more intimate expression than the normal Hebrew word for “father” (av). Note that the dagesh in the Bet is forte since it is preceded by a vowel.
The Aramaic term of intimacy used in addressing one's father, somewhat equivalent to the English "Daddy." Christ uses Abba in addressing God the Father. St. Paul tells believers that their relationship with God through the Holy Spirit is so personal that they too may speak to Him as intimately as to their own father (Mark 14:36; Rom. 8:15).
"My Father," Ethiopian title of respect given to holy and highly regarded individuals
An affectionate term of endearment used by children to their father. Originally Aramaic before incorporation into ancient Hebrew. Mk 14:36 Gal 4:6 Ro 8:15.
Abba is a Chaldee word for father, used in a respectful, affectionate, and familiar way, like papa, dad, or daddy. Often used in prayer to refer to our Father in Heaven.
An affectionate way to say father dear father or daddy
An Aramaic word for father, typically used by a child when addressing their own parent. Jesus used the term when addressing God. "Papa" might be the best translation in English. Not to be confused with a really neat Swedish singing quartet.
Hebrew for Father; Father God; Partzuf of Hokmah.
An Aramaic word for father, used by Jesus and Paul to address God in a relation of personal intimacy.