Abba

The word Abba comes from the Aramaic and is derived from the Hebrew word "Ab" (=father), which refers to a confidential form of address that is still used by children in Israel today. The Lord Jesus used this familiar form of address in the wrestling prayer in Gethsemane (Mark 14:36). Since we, as children of God, have the "Spirit of His Son" and God has become our loving Father, we may address God just as intimately in prayer (Romans 8:15; Galatians 4:6).