Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
Abba
Usage: Ἀββά (T, -ᾶ), indecl. (Aram, אַבָּא, emphatic form of אַב = Heb. אָב, father), used in the phrase Ἀ. ὁ παήρ, Abba, Father (see Swete on Mk, I.with): Mrk.14:36, Rom.8:15, Gal.4:6.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G5
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
4
Strong's G5 Quick Answer
Strong's G5 Ἀββᾶ (Abba) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Abba (ab-bah`) n/p. 1. (vocatively) father {referring to or addressing one's father} It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include abba. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- Abba (ab-bah`) n/p. 1. (vocatively) father {referring to or addressing one's father}
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- abba
Meaning and Definition
Abba (ab-bah`) n/p. 1. (vocatively) father {referring to or addressing one's father} [of Chaldee origin (H2)] KJV: Abba Root(s): H2 Compare: G3962
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G5 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Abba, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
Abba
Mark 14:36
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How Strong's G5 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 3 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G5 (Ἀββᾶ) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Chronicles 29:1 — Αββα
Strong's G5 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G5 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
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.
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.
And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
Strong's G5 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And Hezekiah began to reign at the age of twenty-five years, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem: and his mother’s name was Abijah, daughter of Zechariah.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5.
And Hezekiah began to reign at the age of twenty-five years, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem: and his mother’s name was Abijah, daughter of Zechariah.
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.
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.
And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5, grouped by book.
2 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G5 FAQ
What does abba (Ἀββᾶ) mean?
Abba (Strong's G5) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Abba". Abba (ab-bah`) n/p. 1. (vocatively) father {referring to or addressing one's father}
How many times is abba (Ἀββᾶ) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G5 across 4 books.
Where can I study abba (Ἀββᾶ) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate abba (Ἀββᾶ)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as abba. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G5 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G5, with linked reader references where each row is available.