The Difference Between sōzō and yᵉshûwâh

Both sōzō (Greek: σώζω, G4982) and yᵉshûwâh (Hebrew: יְשׁוּעָה, H3444) address overlapping biblical themes — sōzō carrying the sense of "heal" and yᵉshûwâh conveying "deliverance". Each word is shaped by its own covenant and cultural context, yet together they illuminate how the Old and New Testaments speak with one voice on this theme.

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σώζω vs יְשׁוּעָה

sōzō and yᵉshûwâh

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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English Glosses

healpreservesavedo wellbe whole

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יְשׁוּעָה

something saved, i.e. (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity

H3444