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Smith's Bible Dictionary

Adoption:

an expression used by St. Paul in reference to the present and prospective privileges of Christians (Romans 8:15; 8:23; Galatians 4:5; Ephesians 1:5). He probably alludes to the Roman custom by which a person not having children of his own might adopt as his son one born of other parents. The relationship was to all intents and purposes the same as existed between a natural father and son. The term is used figuratively to show the close relationship to God of the Christian (Galatians 4:4-5; Romans 8:14-17). He is received into God's family from the world, and becomes a child and heir of God.

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