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Part of speech: noun, f.
Inflections: υἱοθεσία; -ας
Constructions: υἱοθεσία; υἱός; τίθημι
Semantic entry: 35.53
Semantic domains: Help, Care For
Subdomains: Adopt
Definition: to formally and legally declare that someone who is not one’s own child is henceforth to be treated and cared for as one’s own child, including complete rights of inheritance
Notes: In a number of languages adoption is spoken of as ‘making a child a son’ or ‘causing a child to become a daughter.’ In some instances the equivalent expression is merely ‘to treat someone as a son’ or ‘… daughter.’
ROM 8:15: RV ROM 8:15 · LV ROM 8:15 · Read together ROM 8:15
ROM 8:23: RV ROM 8:23 · LV ROM 8:23 · Read together ROM 8:23
ROM: RV ROM 8:15 · RV ROM 8:23 · RV ROM 9:4 · LV ROM 8:15 · LV ROM 8:23 · LV ROM 9:4 · Read together ROM 8:15 · Read together ROM 8:23 · Read together ROM 9:4
GAL: RV GAL 4:5 · LV GAL 4:5 · Read together GAL 4:5
EPH: RV EPH 1:5 · LV EPH 1:5 · Read together EPH 1:5