Strong's Greek · G5206
υἱοθεσία
huiothesía
Definitionthe placing as a son, i.e. adoption (figuratively, Christian sonship in respect to God)
Derivationfrom a presumed compound of G5207 (υἱός) and a derivative of G5087 (τίθημι);
KJV usageadoption (of children, of sons)
Occurrences5 in the KJV · 5 verses
υἱοθεσία in Scripture
Romans 8:15
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 8:23
And 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
Who 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
To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
Ephesians 1:5
Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,