υἱοθεσία, -ας, ἡ (cf. the cl. phrases, υἱὸν τίθεσθαι, θετὸς υἱός), frequently in Inscr. (see Deiss., BS, 239), adoption of a son (or daughter); metaphorically, of God's relation established (a) with Israel: Rom.9:4; (b) with Christians: Rom.8:15, Gal.4:5, Eph.1:5; of its consummation, Rom.8:23.† (AS)
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G5206 — υἱοθεσία
uhiothesia · adoption (as son) · Greek
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Romans 8:15 · υἱοθεσίαςFor ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.Romans 8:23 · υἱοθεσίανAnd not only [they], but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, [to wit], the redemption of our body.Romans 9:4 · υἱοθεσίαWho are Israelites; to whom [pertaineth] the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service [of God], and the promises;Galatians 4:5 · υἱοθεσίανTo redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.Ephesians 1:5 · υἱοθεσίανHaving predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,