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Salvation
יְשׁוּעָה (Yeshuah) / σωτηρία (Sōtēria)
God's deliverance from sin and its consequences
Hebrew
Pronunciation: yeh-shoo-AH / so-tay-REE-ah
Definition
Salvation in the Bible refers to God's act of rescuing humanity from sin, death, and judgment. The Hebrew 'yeshuah' — the root of the name Jesus — means deliverance, while the Greek 'sōtēria' conveys rescue and preservation.
Featured KJV occurrences (3)
Ephesians 2:8-9
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”Read in context
Acts 4:12
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”Read in context
Psalm 27:1
“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”Read in context
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