Salvation in the Bible
Salvation in Scripture is rescue, deliverance, and wholeness. The Hebrew yeshuah is the noun that gives Jesus His name — 'Yahweh saves.' The Greek soteria gathers up the whole work of Christ: past justification, present sanctification, future glorification.
Greek & Hebrew words
Greek (New Testament)
Key KJV verses
All verses →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
Romans 1:16
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth.”Read in context
Yeshuah: the name of Jesus
Yeshuah (H3444) is the Old Testament noun for salvation. The angel told Joseph to name the child Jesus (Yeshua) 'for he shall save (yasha) his people from their sins.' His name preaches the gospel.
Soteria: full deliverance
Soteria (G4991) embraces the whole of God's saving work — rescue from sin's penalty, power, and ultimately presence. It is past (Ephesians 2:8), present (Philippians 2:12), and future (Romans 13:11).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Greek word for salvation?
Sōtēria (σωτηρία, Strong's G4991). It means rescue, deliverance, and preservation.
What does the name Jesus mean?
Jesus is the Greek form of Yeshua, from the Hebrew yeshuah (H3444), meaning 'Yahweh saves' (Matthew 1:21).