Galatians 4:6 Meaning and Explanation
“And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.”
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What Does Galatians 4:6 Mean?
The proof of the new status is the gift of the Spirit. Because believers are now sons and daughters, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into their hearts. The same intimacy the Son has with the Father is poured into them.
And the Spirit cries out, 'Abba, Father' — the tender, trusting address of a child to a beloved parent. This is no distant relationship of servants but the warm nearness of family. The Spirit within bears witness that God is truly our Father, and we truly his children.
Galatians 4:6 in the Original Language
Abba (ἀββᾶ), 'Father' -- the intimate, trusting word a child uses for a father.
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What does Galatians 4:6 mean?
Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.