The Difference Between sōzō and sōtēria
Within the Greek of the Bible, sōzō (σώζω, G4982) and sōtēria (σωτηρία, G4991) are related but distinct concepts. sōzō is most often rendered "heal", while sōtēria emphasizes "deliver". Understanding the difference between these words illuminates the precise shade of meaning the original author intended.
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σώζω vs σωτηρία
sōzō and sōtēria
σώζω
to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
G4982
Exegetical Meaning
to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively) | Etymology: from a primary (contraction for obsolete , "safe"); | KJV: heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole
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σωτηρία
rescue or safety (physically or morally)
G4991
Exegetical Meaning
rescue or safety (physically or morally) | Etymology: feminine of a derivative of G4990 (σωτήρ) as (properly, abstract) noun; | KJV: deliver, health, salvation, save, saving
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