Strong’s G4991

σωτηρία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

sótéria

Pronunciation

so-tay-REE-ah

Definition

Salvation

Meaning

welfare, prosperity, deliverance, preservation, salvation, safety.

Usage

In the New Testament, "sótéria" primarily refers to the deliverance from sin and its consequences, brought about by faith in Jesus Christ. It encompasses the ideas of rescue, safety, and preservation, both in a spiritual and eternal sense. The term is often used to describe the comprehensive work of God in saving humanity, including justification, sanctification, and glorification.

Bible references

Mark 16:20;Luke 1:69;Luke 1:71;Luke 1:77;Luke 19:9;John 4:22;Acts 4:12;Acts 7:25;Acts 13:26;Acts 13:47;Acts 16:17;Acts 27:34;Romans 1:16;Romans 10:1;Romans 10:10;Romans 11:11;Romans 13:11;2 Corinthians 1:6;2 Corinthians 6:2;2 Corinthians 6:2;2 Corinthians 7:10;Ephesians 1:13;Philippians 1:19;Philippians 1:28;Philippians 2:12