Read the Bible

KJV dictionary & concordance

Abba

Meaning of “Abba”

Father; a direct filial address to a father, including to God the Father.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesBullokar 1616Cawdrey 1604
3 occurrences3 verses3 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Mark 14:36

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “Abba”

KJV PCE
Mark 14:36
And he said, abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Mark 14:36 · retained source text

And he said, Abba, father, all things are possible vnto thee, take away this cup from me: Neuerthelesse, not that I will, but what thou wilt.

Romans 8:15
For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, abba, Father.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 8:15 · retained source text

For ye haue not receiued the spirit of bondage againe to feare: but ye haue receiued the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, father.

Galatians 4:6
And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, abba, Father.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Galatians 4:6 · retained source text

And because yee are sonnes, God hath sent foorth the spirit of his Sonne into your hearts, crying Abba, Father.

Source order

Definition evidence

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions