υἱοθεσία
uhiothesiaNoun (Feminine)G5206
adoption (as son)
From: from a presumed compound of G5207 (υἱός) and a derivative of G5087 (τίθημι);
Short Definition
the placing as a son, i.e. adoption (figuratively, Christian sonship in respect to God)
Full Lexicon Entry
frequently in Inscr. (see Deiss., BS, 239), adoption of a son (or daughter); metaphorically, of God's relation established (a) with Israel: (b) with Christians: ; of its consummation.
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)
Morphology G:N-F
DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
5 timesAppears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Romans
3
Ephesians
1
Galatians
1
Key Passages
- Ephesians 1:5
- Galatians 4:5
- Romans 8:15
- Romans 8:23
- Romans 9:4
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