What Does “Abba” Mean in the Bible?
Title
In the language of Jesus, this is what a child called his father: “Dad.” This is how Jesus spoke to God.
Where it appears in the Bible
Mark 14:36; Romans 8:15
What the Bible says
Mark 14:36
And he saith: Abba, Father, all things are possible to thee: remove this chalice from me; but not what I will, but what thou wilt.
Romans 8:15
For you have not received the spirit of bondage again in fear; but you have received the spirit of adoption of sons, whereby we cry: Abba (Father).
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
Source: NAB note on Mark 14:36; Galatians 4:6