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Lexicon :: Strong's G4991 - sōtēria

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σωτηρία
Transliteration
sōtēria (Key)
Pronunciation
so-tay-ree'-ah
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Feminine of a derivative of σωτήρ (G4990) as (properly, abstract) noun
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 7:965,1132

Strong’s Definitions

σωτηρία sōtēría, so-tay-ree'-ah; feminine of a derivative of G4990 as (properly, abstract) noun; rescue or safety (physically or morally):—deliver, health, salvation, save, saving.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 45x

The KJV translates Strong's G4991 in the following manner: salvation (40x), the (one) be saved (1x), deliver (with G1325) (1x), health (1x), saving (1x), that (one) be saved (with G1519) (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 45x
The KJV translates Strong's G4991 in the following manner: salvation (40x), the (one) be saved (1x), deliver (with G1325) (1x), health (1x), saving (1x), that (one) be saved (with G1519) (1x).

  1. deliverance, preservation, safety, salvation

    1. deliverance from the molestation of enemies

    2. in an ethical sense, that which concludes to the soul's safety or salvation

      1. of Messianic salvation

  2. salvation as the present possession of all true Christians

  3. future salvation, the sum of benefits and blessings which the Christians, redeemed from all earthly ills, will enjoy after the visible return of Christ from heaven in the consummated and eternal kingdom of God.

    Scripture describes a fourfold salvation: saved from the penalty, power, presence and the pleasure of sin. (cf. Arthur W. Pink, A Fourfold Salvation)
Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
σωτηρία sōtēría, so-tay-ree'-ah; feminine of a derivative of G4990 as (properly, abstract) noun; rescue or safety (physically or morally):—deliver, health, salvation, save, saving.
STRONGS G4991:
σωτηρία, σωτηρίας, ἡ (σωτήρ), deliverance, preservation, safety, salvation: deliverance from the molestation of enemies, Acts 7:25; with ἐξ ἐχθρῶν added, Luke 1:71; preservation (of physical life), safety, Acts 27:34; Hebrews 11:7. in an ethical sense, that which conduces to the soul's safety or salvation: σωτηρία τίνι ἐγένετο, Luke 19:9; ἡγεῖσθαι τί σωτηρίαν, 2 Peter 3:15; in the technical biblical sense, the Messianic salvation (see σῴζω, b.),
a. universally, John 4:22; Acts 4:12; Acts 13:47; Romans 11:11; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15; Hebrews 2:3; Hebrews 6:9; Jude 1:3; opposed to ἀπώλεια, Philippians 1:28; αἰώνιος σωτηρία, Hebrews 5:9 (for עולָמִים תְּשׁוּעַת, Isaiah 45:17); (add, Mark 16 WH in the (rejected) 'Shorter Conclusion'); ὁ λόγος τῆς σωτηρίας ταύτης, instruction concerning that salvation which John the Baptist foretold (cf. Winer's Grammar, 237 (223)), Acts 13:26; τό εὐαγγέλιον τῆς σωτηρίας ὑμῶν, Ephesians 1:13; ὁδός σωτερριας, Acts 16:17; κέρας σωτηρίας (see κέρας, b.), Luke 1:69; ἡμέρα σωτηρίας, the time in which the offer of salvation is made, 2 Corinthians 6:2 (from Isaiah 49:8); κατεργάζεσθαι τήν ἑαυτοῦ σωτηρίαν, Philippians 2:12; κληρονομεῖν σωτηρίαν, Hebrews 1:14; (ὁ ἀρχηγός τῆς σωτηρίας, Hebrews 2:10); εἴα σωτηρίαν, unto (the attainment of) salvation, Rom. (Romans 1:16); 10:(Romans 10:1),Romans 10:10; 1 Peter 2:2 (Rec. omits).
b. salvation as the present possession of all true Christians (see σῴζω, b.): 2 Corinthians 1:6; 2 Corinthians 7:10; Philippians 1:19; σωτηρία ἐν ἀφέσει ἁμαρτιῶν, Luke 1:77; σωτηρίας τυχεῖν μετά δόξης αἰωνίου, 2 Timothy 2:10.
c. future salvation, the sum of benefits and blessings which Christians, redeemed from all earthly ills, will enjoy after the visible return of Christ from heaven in the consummated and eternal kingdom of God: Romans 13:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:9; Hebrews 9:28; 1 Peter 1:5, 10; Revelation 12:10; ἐλπίς σωτηρίας, 1 Thessalonians 5:8; κομίζεσθαι σωτηρίαν ψυχῶν, 1 Peter 1:9; ἡ σωτηρία τῷ Θεῷ ἐμῶν (dative of the possessor, namely, ἐστιν (cf. Buttmann, § 129, 22); cf. הַיִשׁוּעָה לַיְהוָה, Psalm 3:9), the salvation which is bestowed on us belongs to God, Revelation 7:10; ἡ σωτηρία... τοῦ Θεοῦ (genitive of the possessor (cf. Buttmann, § 132, 11, 1:a.), for Rec. τῷ Θεῷ) ἡμῶν namely, ἐστιν, Revelation 19:1. (Tragg. (Herodotus), Thucydides, Xenophon, Plato, others. The Sept. for יֶשַׁע, יְשׁוּעָה, תְּשׁוּעָה, פְּלֵיטָה, escape.)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Isaiah
45:17; 49:8
Mark
16
Luke
1:69; 1:71; 1:77; 19:9
John
4:22
Acts
4:12; 7:25; 13:26; 13:47; 16:17; 27:34
Romans
1:16; 10:1; 10:10; 11:11; 13:11
2 Corinthians
1:6; 6:2; 7:10
Ephesians
1:13
Philippians
1:19; 1:28; 2:12
1 Thessalonians
5:8; 5:9
2 Thessalonians
2:13
2 Timothy
2:10; 3:15
Hebrews
1:14; 2:3; 2:10; 5:9; 6:9; 9:28; 11:7
1 Peter
1:5; 1:9; 1:10; 2:2
2 Peter
3:15
Jude
1:3
Revelation
7:10; 12:10; 19:1

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4991 matches the Greek σωτηρία (sōtēria),
which occurs 107 times in 103 verses in the LXX Greek.

Page 1 / 3 (Gen 26:31–Psa 18:46)

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 26:31 - Early the next morning the men swore an oath to each other. Then Isaac sent them on their way, and they went away peacefully.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 28:21

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 28:21 - so that I return safely to my father’s household, then the LORD[fn] will be my God

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 44:17 - But Joseph said, “Far be it from me to do such a thing! Only the man who was found to have the cup will become my slave. The rest of you, go back to your father in peace.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 49:18 - “I look for your deliverance, LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 14:13 - Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 15:2 - “The LORD is my strength and my defense[fn]; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 20:24 - “ ‘Make an altar of earth for me and sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, your sheep and goats and your cattle. Wherever I cause my name to be honored, I will come to you and bless you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 29:39 - “ ‘In addition to what you vow and your freewill offerings, offer these to the LORD at your appointed festivals: your burnt offerings, grain offerings, drink offerings and fellowship offerings.’ ”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 15:18 - Because he was very thirsty, he cried out to the LORD, “You have given your servant this great victory. Must I now die of thirst and fall into the hands of the uncircumcised?”

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 2:1

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 2:1 - Then Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; in the LORD my horn[fn] is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 11:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 11:9 - They told the messengers who had come, “Say to the men of Jabesh Gilead, ‘By the time the sun is hot tomorrow, you will be rescued.’ ” When the messengers went and reported this to the men of Jabesh, they were elated.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 11:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 11:13 - But Saul said, “No one will be put to death today, for this day the LORD has rescued Israel.”

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 14:45

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 14:45 - But the men said to Saul, “Should Jonathan die—he who has brought about this great deliverance in Israel? Never! As surely as the LORD lives, not a hair of his head will fall to the ground, for he did this today with God’s help.” So the men rescued Jonathan, and he was not put to death.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 19:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 19:5 - He took his life in his hands when he killed the Philistine. The LORD won a great victory for all Israel, and you saw it and were glad. Why then would you do wrong to an innocent man like David by killing him for no reason?”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 10:11 - Joab said, “If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you are to come to my rescue; but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to rescue you.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:14 - Then David said to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem, “Come! We must flee, or none of us will escape from Absalom. We must leave immediately, or he will move quickly to overtake us and bring ruin on us and put the city to the sword.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 19:2 - And for the whole army the victory that day was turned into mourning, because on that day the troops heard it said, “The king is grieving for his son.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:3 - my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield[fn] and the horn[fn] of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior— from violent people you save me.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:36

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:36 - You make your saving help my shield; your help has made[fn] me great.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:47

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:47 - “The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be my God, the Rock, my Savior!

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:51

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:51 - “He gives his king great victories; he shows unfailing kindness to his anointed, to David and his descendants forever.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 23:5 - “If my house were not right with God, surely he would not have made with me an everlasting covenant, arranged and secured in every part; surely he would not bring to fruition my salvation and grant me my every desire.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 23:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 23:10 - but Eleazar stood his ground and struck down the Philistines till his hand grew tired and froze to the sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. The troops returned to Eleazar, but only to strip the dead.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 23:12 - But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field. He defended it and struck the Philistines down, and the LORD brought about a great victory.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 5:1 - Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, because through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. He was a valiant soldier, but he had leprosy.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 13:5 - The LORD provided a deliverer for Israel, and they escaped from the power of Aram. So the Israelites lived in their own homes as they had before.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 13:17

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 13:17 - “Open the east window,” he said, and he opened it. “Shoot!” Elisha said, and he shot. “The LORD’s arrow of victory, the arrow of victory over Aram!” Elisha declared. “You will completely destroy the Arameans at Aphek.”

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 11:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 11:14 - But they took their stand in the middle of the field. They defended it and struck the Philistines down, and the LORD brought about a great victory.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:23

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:23 - Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:35

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:35 - Cry out, “Save us, God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in your praise.”

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 19:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 19:12 - Joab said, “If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you are to rescue me; but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will rescue you.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 6:41

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 6:41 - “Now arise, LORD God, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your might. May your priests, LORD God, be clothed with salvation, may your faithful people rejoice in your goodness.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 12:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 12:7 - When the LORD saw that they humbled themselves, this word of the LORD came to Shemaiah: “Since they have humbled themselves, I will not destroy them but will soon give them deliverance. My wrath will not be poured out on Jerusalem through Shishak.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 20:17

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 20:17 - You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you.’ ”

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Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 9:8 - “But now, for a brief moment, the LORD our God has been gracious in leaving us a remnant and giving us a firm place[fn] in his sanctuary, and so our God gives light to our eyes and a little relief in our bondage.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 9:13

Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 9:13 - “What has happened to us is a result of our evil deeds and our great guilt, and yet, our God, you have punished us less than our sins deserved and have given us a remnant like this.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEst 4:11 - “All the king’s officials and the people of the royal provinces know that for any man or woman who approaches the king in the inner court without being summoned the king has but one law: that they be put to death unless the king extends the gold scepter to them and spares their lives. But thirty days have passed since I was called to go to the king.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 2:9 - His wife said to him, “Are you still maintaining your integrity? Curse God and die!”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:4 - His children are far from safety, crushed in court without a defender.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 11:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 11:20 - But the eyes of the wicked will fail, and escape will elude them; their hope will become a dying gasp.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:16 - Indeed, this will turn out for my deliverance, for no godless person would dare come before him!

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:20 - “Surely he will have no respite from his craving; he cannot save himself by his treasure.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:15 - Terrors overwhelm me; my dignity is driven away as by the wind, my safety vanishes like a cloud.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:22

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:22 - You snatch me up and drive me before the wind; you toss me about in the storm.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 3:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 3:2 - Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.”[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 3:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 3:8 - From the LORD comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 12:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 12:5 - “Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will protect them from those who malign them.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:2 - The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield[fn] and the horn[fn] of my salvation, my stronghold.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:35 - You make your saving help my shield, and your right hand sustains me; your help has made me great.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:46 - The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God my Savior!

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