Salvation (Yeshuah)
יְשׁוּעָה (yeshuah)
Deliverance, rescue, and victory — God's saving action on behalf of His people.
Yeshuah is the Hebrew word for salvation, meaning deliverance, rescue, and victory. It is the root of the name Jesus (Yeshua), making 'the LORD saves' the heart of the gospel and the meaning of the Savior's own name.
"And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day." — Exodus 14:13 (KJV)
Key Verses
Exodus 14:13
“And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day.”Read in context
Strong's Concordance
Strong's H3444 — Salvation (Yeshuah) (יְשׁוּעָה (yeshuah))
Browse the full lexicon entry and every KJV verse where יְשׁוּעָה (yeshuah) appears.
Open Strong's H3444Etymology and Original Meaning
Yeshuah derives from the root yasha, meaning 'to save,' 'to deliver,' or 'to rescue.' It conveys the idea of being brought into a spacious, safe place — rescued from constriction and danger. The name Yeshua (Jesus) is built from this same root, meaning 'the LORD saves.' Every time we say 'Jesus,' we proclaim the heart of the gospel: God saves.
Salvation in Israel's Experience
Israel experienced yeshuah concretely: deliverance from Egypt at the Red Sea (Exodus 14:13), victory over enemies through judges and kings, and return from Babylonian exile. 'Salvation' was not abstract theology but lived experience — God intervening in history to rescue His people from real threats, real enemies, and real bondage.
Salvation as Personal Trust
The Psalms personalize salvation: 'The LORD is my salvation' (Psalm 27:1). Salvation is not merely a historical event but a personal relationship with the saving God. David found salvation in God amid persecution. Jonah discovered it in the belly of a fish. The individual's cry 'Save me!' and God's faithful response form the heartbeat of biblical faith.
Jesus — Salvation in Person
The angel told Joseph, 'Thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins' (Matthew 1:21). In Jesus, salvation is no longer just an act of God but a person — God Himself entering creation to rescue. Salvation in its fullest sense — past (justification), present (sanctification), and future (glorification) — is found in and through Christ alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does yeshuah mean in Hebrew?
Yeshuah means salvation, deliverance, or rescue — God's saving action on behalf of His people. It is the root of the name Jesus (Yeshua), meaning 'the LORD saves.'
Is salvation a one-time event or ongoing?
Both. Believers are saved (past — justified), being saved (present — sanctified), and will be saved (future — glorified). Salvation is a completed act, an ongoing process, and a future hope.
Which Bible verse uses the word "Salvation (Yeshuah)"?
Exodus 14:13 — "And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day" (KJV). It also appears in Psalm 27:1, Isaiah 12:2.
Why does the Hebrew word behind "Salvation (Yeshuah)" matter?
Yeshuah derives from the root yasha, meaning 'to save,' 'to deliver,' or 'to rescue.' It conveys the idea of being brought into a spacious, safe place — rescued from constriction and danger. English uses one word, "Salvation (Yeshuah)", where the Hebrew יְשׁוּעָה (yeshuah) carries the fuller sense: deliverance, rescue, and victory — god's saving action on behalf of his people.
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