σωτήριον

greekNew TestamentNoun · neuter5 occurrences4 books5 verses

Definition

σωτήριος, -ον

(σωτήρ), [in LXX for יְשׁוּעָה, שֶׁלֶם, etc. ;]

saving, bringing salvation, in NT always in spiritual sense (see: σώζω, σωτηρία): ἡ χάρις ἡ σ., Titus 2:1. Neut., -τὸ σ., as subst. (cl.), salvation: Luke 2:30; τ. σ. τ. θεοῦ, Luke 3:6, Acts 28:28; περικεφαλαίαν τοῦ σ., Ephesians 6:17.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as σωτήριον:

שֶׁ֫לֶםshe.lem“peace offering”67%
יְשׁוּעָהye.shu.ah“salvation”13%
יֵ֫שַׁעye.sah“salvation”7%
הוּתha.tat“to plot”6%
אֲתָרִיםa.ta.rim“Atharim”1%
זָבַחza.vach“to sacrifice”1%
יָשַׁעya.sah“to save”1%
דֹּתָןdo.tan“Dothan”1%

Usage patterns

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Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

5 total

Luke 2:30σωτήριόν · salvation
For my eyes have seen Your salvation,
Luke 3:6σωτήριον · salvation
And all humanity will see God’s salvation.’”
Acts 28:28σωτήριον · salvation
Be advised, therefore, that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!”
Ephesians 6:17σωτηρίου · of salvation
And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Titus 2:11σωτήριος · bringing salvation
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.