Most of us have heard that the Aramaic word “Abba” used by Jesus in addressing the Father in his prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane is an intimate diminutive somewhat equivalent to “Dad” or “Daddy” in English.
But is this really the meaning of “abba”? The answer is not just a matter of biblical linguistic trivia, but something that can affect our attitude toward our heavenly Father. You can read our article on this question here.