ΥΙΟΘΕΣΙΑΝ, υιοθεσιαν
UIOTHESIAN, uiothesian
Sounds Like: Hwee-oth-eh-SEE-an
Translations: adoption, a sonship, a placing as a son
From the root: ΥΙΟΘΕΣΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the act of adopting someone as a son or daughter, or the state of being adopted. It is a compound word formed from 'son' (ΥΙΟΣ) and 'placing' or 'setting' (ΘΕΣΙΣ), literally meaning 'the placing of a son'. In a theological context, it often refers to God's act of adopting believers into His family, granting them the status and rights of children.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G5206 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
From the same root
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- ΥΙΟΘΕΣΙΑΣ — of adoption, of sonship
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