Strong’s G4982

σῴζω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

sózó

Pronunciation

so'-zo

Definition

To save, to rescue, to deliver, to heal, to preserve

Meaning

I save, heal, preserve, rescue.

Usage

The Greek verb "sózó" primarily means "to save" or "to deliver." In the New Testament, it is used to describe both physical and spiritual salvation. Physically, it can refer to healing from illness or rescue from danger. Spiritually, it denotes the salvation of the soul, deliverance from sin, and the granting of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. The term encapsulates the comprehensive work of salvation, including justification, sanctification, and glorification.

Bible references

Matthew 1:21;Matthew 8:25;Matthew 9:21;Matthew 9:22;Matthew 9:22;Matthew 10:22;Matthew 14:30;Matthew 16:25;Matthew 18:11;Matthew 19:25;Matthew 24:13;Matthew 24:22;Matthew 27:40;Matthew 27:42;Matthew 27:42;Matthew 27:49;Mark 3:4;Mark 5:23;Mark 5:28;Mark 5:34;Mark 6:56;Mark 8:35;Mark 8:35;Mark 10:26;Mark 10:52