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The Intimacy of "Abba"
Commentators highlight Jesus' use of "Abba," an intimate Aramaic word for father, similar to "Daddy." This was an unusually familiar way to address God at the time, revealing the profound, personal relationship Jesus had with the Father, even in His moment of greatest agony. This intimate cry, recorded by Mark, likely influenced Paul's later encouragement for believers to call God "Abba, Father" (Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6).
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 14:36
18th Century
Theologian
Abba. This word denotes father. It is a Syriac word and is used by our Saviour as a word denoting filial affection and tenderness…
AT Robertson
On Mark 14:36
Abba, Father (Αββα ο πατηρ). Both Aramaic and Greek and the article with each. This is not a case of translation, but the use of b…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 14:36
19th Century
Bishop
And he said, Abba, Father.—The record of the word “Abba” as actually uttered is peculiar to St. Mark. We, perhaps, find t…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 14:35–36
19th Century
Preacher
And fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 14:36
Jesus did not die serenely; he was the Lamb of God bearing the penalty for the sins of all humankind. The wrath of God was turned loose on him. Onl…
John Gill
On Mark 14:36
17th Century
Pastor
And he said, Abba, Father
In the original text, the former of these is a Syriac word, and the latter a Greek one, ex…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 14:32–42
17th Century
Minister
Christ's sufferings began with the most severe of all: those in His soul. He began to be greatly distressed���words not used in Matthew, but very f…