σωτηρία: sōtēria (G4991), a Greek word meaning "rescue or safety (physically or morally)"
sōtēria
Plain-Language Summary
sōtēria is a Greek word meaning "rescue or safety (physically or morally)", encompassing ideas like deliver, health, salvation, save.
salvation; deliverance, rescue from danger or destruction
Its core semantic range includes: deliver, health, salvation, save, saving.
- spiritual salvation through Christ
- safety, preservation
- health or healing (by extension)
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σωτηρία
Pronunciationsōtēria
G4991
rescue or safety (physically or morally)
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