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 times

Appears 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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