4991. sótéria

Lexicon

sótéria: Salvation

Original Word: σωτηρία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: sótéria
Pronunciation: so-tay-REE-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (so-tay-ree'-ah)
Definition: Salvation
Meaning: welfare, prosperity, deliverance, preservation, salvation, safety.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

deliver, save

Feminine of a derivative of soter as (properly, abstract) noun; rescue or safety (physically or morally) -- deliver, health, salvation, save, saving.

see GREEK soter

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 4991 sōtēría (from 4982 /sṓzō, "to save, rescue") – salvation, i.e. God's rescue which delivers believers out of destruction and into His safety. See 4982 (sōzō).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from sótér
Definition
deliverance, salvation
NASB Translation
deliverance (2), preservation (1), salvation (42).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4991: σωτηρία

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. (); 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.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word σῴζω (sōzō), meaning "to save" or "to deliver."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3444 יְשׁוּעָה (yeshu'ah): Salvation, deliverance.
• H3467 יָשַׁע (yasha'): To save, deliver, give victory.
• H8668 תְּשׁוּעָה (teshu'ah): Salvation, deliverance, victory.

These Hebrew terms reflect similar themes of deliverance and salvation found in the Old Testament, often pointing forward to the ultimate salvation fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ.

Usage: The term σωτηρία is used in the New Testament to denote the concept of salvation, encompassing both physical deliverance and spiritual salvation. It is often used to describe the deliverance from sin and its consequences, brought about by faith in Jesus Christ.

Context: The Greek word σωτηρία (sōtēria) is a central theological term in the New Testament, reflecting the comprehensive nature of God's redemptive work through Jesus Christ. It encompasses the ideas of rescue, safety, and preservation, both in a temporal and eternal sense. In the New Testament, σωτηρία is frequently associated with the deliverance from sin and death, achieved through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

The concept of σωτηρία is multifaceted, involving justification, sanctification, and glorification. It is presented as a gift from God, received through faith, and not by works (Ephesians 2:8-9). This salvation is available to all who believe in Jesus Christ, as stated in Romans 1:16: "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes."

In the Berean Standard Bible, σωτηρία is used in various contexts to emphasize different aspects of salvation. For instance, in Philippians 2:12, believers are encouraged to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling," highlighting the ongoing process of sanctification. In Hebrews 2:3, the author warns against neglecting "so great a salvation," underscoring the importance and value of the salvation offered through Christ.

The New Testament also presents σωτηρία as a future hope, a final deliverance that will be fully realized at the return of Christ. In 1 Peter 1:5, believers are described as being "shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time."

Overall, σωτηρία in the New Testament encapsulates the entirety of God's saving work, from the initial act of justification to the ultimate hope of eternal life with God.

Forms and Transliterations

σωτηρια σωτηρία σωτηριαν σωτηρίαν σωτήριαν σωτηριας σωτηρίας σωτήριον σωτηρίου σωτηρίων soteria sotería sōtēria sōtēría soterian soterían sōtērian sōtērían soterias soterías sōtērias sōtērías

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 16:20 N-GFS
GRK: τῆς αἰωνίου σωτηρίας ἀμήν
INT: of eternal salvation Amen

Luke 1:69 N-GFS
GRK: ἤγειρεν κέρας σωτηρίας ἡμῖν ἐν
NAS: up a horn of salvation for us In the house
KJV: an horn of salvation for us
INT: raised up a horn of salvation for us in

Luke 1:71 N-AFS
GRK: σωτηρίαν ἐξ ἐχθρῶν
NAS: Salvation FROM OUR ENEMIES,
KJV: That we should be saved from our
INT: salvation from enemies

Luke 1:77 N-GFS
GRK: δοῦναι γνῶσιν σωτηρίας τῷ λαῷ
NAS: [the] knowledge of salvation By the forgiveness
KJV: knowledge of salvation unto his
INT: to give knowledge of salvation to people

Luke 19:9 N-NFS
GRK: ὅτι Σήμερον σωτηρία τῷ οἴκῳ
NAS: to him, Today salvation has come
KJV: This day is salvation come to this
INT: today salvation to the house

John 4:22 N-NFS
GRK: ὅτι ἡ σωτηρία ἐκ τῶν
NAS: we know, for salvation is from the Jews.
KJV: worship: for salvation is of
INT: for salvation of the

Acts 4:12 N-NFS
GRK: οὐδενὶ ἡ σωτηρία οὐδὲ γὰρ
NAS: And there is salvation in no one
KJV: Neither is there salvation in any
INT: no one the salvation not indeed

Acts 7:25 N-AFS
GRK: αὐτοῦ δίδωσιν σωτηρίαν αὐτοῖς οἱ
NAS: was granting them deliverance through
INT: of him is giving salvation them

Acts 13:26 N-GFS
GRK: λόγος τῆς σωτηρίας ταύτης ἐξαπεστάλη
NAS: of this salvation has been sent.
KJV: the word of this salvation sent.
INT: message of the salvation this was sent

Acts 13:47 N-AFS
GRK: σε εἰς σωτηρίαν ἕως ἐσχάτου
NAS: THAT YOU MAY BRING SALVATION TO THE END
KJV: for salvation unto
INT: you for salvation to [the] uttermost part

Acts 16:17 N-GFS
GRK: ὑμῖν ὁδὸν σωτηρίας
NAS: to you the way of salvation.
KJV: unto us the way of salvation.
INT: to you [the] way of salvation

Acts 27:34 N-GFS
GRK: τῆς ὑμετέρας σωτηρίας ὑπάρχει οὐδενὸς
NAS: for this is for your preservation, for not a hair
KJV: for your health: for there shall
INT: of you preservation is of not one

Romans 1:16 N-AFS
GRK: ἐστὶν εἰς σωτηρίαν παντὶ τῷ
NAS: of God for salvation to everyone
KJV: unto salvation to every one
INT: it is unto salvation to every one that

Romans 10:1 N-AFS
GRK: αὐτῶν εἰς σωτηρίαν
NAS: to God for them is for [their] salvation.
KJV: is, that they might be saved.
INT: them [is] for salvation

Romans 10:10 N-AFS
GRK: ὁμολογεῖται εἰς σωτηρίαν
NAS: he confesses, resulting in salvation.
KJV: confession is made unto salvation.
INT: is confession to salvation

Romans 11:11 N-NFS
GRK: παραπτώματι ἡ σωτηρία τοῖς ἔθνεσιν
NAS: be! But by their transgression salvation [has come] to the Gentiles,
KJV: fall salvation [is come] unto the Gentiles,
INT: offense salvation [is] to the Gentiles

Romans 13:11 N-NFS
GRK: ἡμῶν ἡ σωτηρία ἢ ὅτε
NAS: for now salvation is nearer
KJV: now [is] our salvation nearer than
INT: [is] of us the salvation than when first

2 Corinthians 1:6 N-GFS
GRK: παρακλήσεως καὶ σωτηρίας εἴτε παρακαλούμεθα
NAS: it is for your comfort and salvation; or if
KJV: and salvation, which
INT: comfort and salvation whether we are encouraged

2 Corinthians 6:2 N-GFS
GRK: ἐν ἡμέρᾳ σωτηρίας ἐβοήθησά σοι
NAS: TO YOU, AND ON THE DAY OF SALVATION I HELPED
KJV: the day of salvation have I succoured
INT: in a day of salvation I helped you

2 Corinthians 6:2 N-GFS
GRK: νῦν ἡμέρα σωτηρίας
NAS: now is THE DAY OF SALVATION--
KJV: now [is] the day of salvation.)
INT: now [the] day of salvation

2 Corinthians 7:10 N-AFS
GRK: μετάνοιαν εἰς σωτηρίαν ἀμεταμέλητον ἐργάζεται
NAS: without regret, [leading] to salvation, but the sorrow
KJV: to salvation not to be repented of:
INT: repentance to salvation without regret produces

Ephesians 1:13 N-GFS
GRK: εὐαγγέλιον τῆς σωτηρίας ὑμῶν ἐν
NAS: the gospel of your salvation-- having also
KJV: the gospel of your salvation: in whom
INT: gospel of the salvation of you in

Philippians 1:19 N-AFS
GRK: ἀποβήσεται εἰς σωτηρίαν διὰ τῆς
NAS: will turn out for my deliverance through
KJV: to my salvation through your
INT: will turn out to salvation through

Philippians 1:28 N-GFS
GRK: ὑμῶν δὲ σωτηρίας καὶ τοῦτο
NAS: of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that [too], from God.
KJV: but to you of salvation, and that
INT: to you however of salvation and this

Philippians 2:12 N-AFS
GRK: τὴν ἑαυτῶν σωτηρίαν κατεργάζεσθε
NAS: work out your salvation with fear
KJV: work out your own salvation with fear
INT: your own salvation work out

Strong's Greek 4991
46 Occurrences

σωτηρία — 8 Occ.
σωτηρίαν — 18 Occ.
σωτηρίας — 20 Occ.