G4982 σώζω (sṓzō) — to save

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G4982

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

KJV usage: :--heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole.

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

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

to save, rescue; to preserve safe and unharmed, Mark. 8:25; 10:22; 24:22; 27:40, 42, 49; 1 Tim. 2:15; σῴζειν εἰς, to bring safely to, 2 Tim. 4:18; to cure, heal, restore to health, Mt. 9:21, 22; Mk. 5:23, 28, 34; 6:56; to save, preserve from being lost, Mt. 16:25; Mk. 3:4; 8:35; σῴζειν ἀπό, to deliver from, set free from, Mt. 1:21; Jn. 12:27; Acts 2:40; in NT to rescue from unbelief, convert, Rom. 11:14; 1 Cor. 1:21; 7:16; to bring within the pale of saving privilege, Tit. 3:5; 1 Pet. 3:21; to save from final ruin, 1 Tim. 1:15; pass. to be brought within the pale of saving privilege, Acts 2:47; Eph. 2:5, 8; to be in the way of salvation, 1 Cor. 15:2; 2 Cor. 2:15

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 1:21 Matthew 8:25 Matthew 9:21 Matthew 9:22 Matthew 10:22 Matthew 14:30 Matthew 16:25 Matthew 19:25 Matthew 24:13 Matthew 24:22 Matthew 27:40 Matthew 27:42 Matthew 27:49 Mark 3:4 Mark 5:23 + 84 more →

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