A name from Scripture
Abbott
AB-ut
Meaning
Father; Head of monastery
English/Aramaic origin · Boy
What it points to
Abbott echoes Abba — bowing before the Father, the Spirit of adoption crying out, every family in heaven and earth named from Him.
Verses · King James Version
“For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named.”
Ephesians 3:14-15
“For 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 8:15