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Greek word: Pater “from a root signifying ‘a nourisher, protector, upholder’” (Vine’s). “From root ‘pa’; lit. nourisher, protector, upholder” (Thayer). Aramic word: Abba. “Abba is the word framed by the lips of infants” (Vine’s). It is a tender affectionate term … Continue reading →