4992. sótérios

Lexicon

sótérios: Salvation, saving, bringing salvation

Original Word: σωτήριος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: sótérios
Pronunciation: so-tay'-ree-os
Phonetic Spelling: (so-tay'-ree-on)
Definition: Salvation, saving, bringing salvation
Meaning: saving, bringing salvation; subst: salvation.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

salvation.

Neuter of the same as soteria as (properly, concretely) noun; defender or (by implication) defence -- salvation.

see GREEK soteria

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 4992 sōtḗrion (a substantival adjective derived from 4990 /sōtḗr, "Savior") – properly, of salvation ("applied salvation"), emphasizing the direct application of God's salvation. See 4991 (sōtēria).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from sótér
Definition
saving, bringing salvation
NASB Translation
bringing salvation (1), salvation (1), salvation (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4992: σωτήριος

σωτήριος, σωτήριον (σωτήρ), from Aeschylus, Euripides, Thucydides down, saving, bringing salvation: ἡ χάρις ἡ σωτήριος, Titus 2:11 (Wis. 1:14; 3Macc. 7:18; ἡ σωτήριος δίαιτα, Clement of Alexandria, Paedag., p. 48 edition Sylb.). Neuter τό σωτήριον (the Sept. often for יְשׁוּעָה, less frequently for יֶשַׁע ), as often in Greek writings, substantively, safety, in the N. T. (the Messianic) salvation (see σῴζω, b. and in σωτηρία): with τοῦ Θεοῦ added, decreed by God, Luke 3:6 (from Isaiah 40:5); Acts 28:28; Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 35, 12 [ET]; he who embodies this salvation, or through whom God is about to achieve it: of the Messiah, Luke 2:30 (τό σωτήριον ἡμῶν, Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 36, 1 [ET] (where see Harnack)); simply, equivalent to the hope of (future) salvation, Ephesians 6:17. (In the Sept. τό σωτήριον is often used for שֶׁלֶם, a thank-offering (or 'peace-offering'), and the plural occurs in the same sense in Xenophon, Polybius, Diodorus, Plutarch, Lucian, Herodian.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word σωτήρ (sōtēr), meaning "savior" or "deliverer."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3444 יְשׁוּעָה (yeshu'ah): Meaning "salvation" or "deliverance."
• H3467 יָשַׁע (yasha'): A verb meaning "to save" or "to deliver."

These Hebrew terms reflect the Old Testament foundation for the concept of salvation, which is fully realized in the New Testament through the person and work of Jesus Christ, as expressed by the Greek term σωτήριος.

Usage: The term σωτήριος is used in the New Testament to describe that which pertains to or results in salvation. It is often associated with the grace and work of God through Jesus Christ, emphasizing the deliverance and redemption offered to humanity.

Context: The Greek term σωτήριος appears in the New Testament to convey the concept of salvation, a central theme in Christian theology. It is used to describe the divine intervention and grace that leads to the deliverance of believers from sin and its consequences. The word is notably found in Titus 2:11, which states, "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men." (BSB) This passage highlights the universal scope of God's saving grace, emphasizing that salvation is available to all through faith in Jesus Christ.

The concept of σωτήριος is deeply rooted in the understanding of Jesus as the Savior, who through His life, death, and resurrection, provides the means for humanity's reconciliation with God. This salvation is not merely a future hope but a present reality that transforms the lives of believers, calling them to live in accordance with God's will.

In the broader biblical narrative, σωτήριος is connected to the Old Testament promises of deliverance and the prophetic anticipation of a Messiah who would bring about God's redemptive plan. The New Testament writers, particularly Paul, articulate this fulfillment in Christ, who embodies the ultimate expression of God's saving work.

Forms and Transliterations

σωτήρια σωτηριον σωτηρίον σωτήριον σωτήριόν σωτηριος σωτηρίος σωτήριος σωτηριου σωτηρίου σωτηρίω σωτηρίων σωφάρ soterion sotḗrion sotḗrión sōtērion sōtḗrion sōtḗrión soterios sotḗrios sōtērios sōtḗrios soteriou soteríou sōtēriou sōtēríou

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 2:30 Adj-ANS
GRK: μου τὸ σωτήριόν σου
NAS: For my eyes have seen Your salvation,
KJV: have seen thy salvation,
INT: of me the salvation of you

Luke 3:6 Adj-ANS
GRK: σὰρξ τὸ σωτήριον τοῦ θεοῦ
NAS: FLESH WILL SEE THE SALVATION OF GOD.'
KJV: flesh shall see the salvation of God.
INT: flesh the salvation of God

Acts 28:28 Adj-NNS
GRK: τοῦτο τὸ σωτήριον τοῦ θεοῦ
NAS: to you that this salvation of God
KJV: that the salvation of God
INT: this salvation of God

Ephesians 6:17 Adj-GNS
GRK: περικεφαλαίαν τοῦ σωτηρίου δέξασθε καὶ
NAS: THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword
KJV: the helmet of salvation, and
INT: helmet of salvation take and

Titus 2:11 Adj-NMS
GRK: τοῦ θεοῦ σωτήριος πᾶσιν ἀνθρώποις
NAS: has appeared, bringing salvation to all
KJV: of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared
INT: of God brings salvation for all men

Strong's Greek 4992
5 Occurrences

σωτήριόν — 3 Occ.
σωτήριος — 1 Occ.
σωτηρίου — 1 Occ.