σῴζω

sōzōVerbG4982

to save

From: from a primary (contraction for obsolete , "safe");

Short Definition

to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to save from peril, injury or suffering: , ψυχήν,; of healing, restoring to health: In NT, esp. of salvation from spiritual disease and death, in which sense it is "spoken of in Scripture as either (1) past, (2) present, or (3) future, according as redemption, grace, or glory is the point in view. Thus (1),; (2) ; (3), " (Vau. on ). Seq. ἀπό,; ἐκ.
LXX Usage: chiefly for ישׁע hi., also for מלט ni., נצל ni., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

102 times

Appears 102 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
16
Matthew
14
Acts
13
Mark
13
1 Corinthians
8

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:18
  • Acts 14:9
  • James 5:20
  • Luke 8:36
  • Mark 10:52

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