Bible Dictionary

Salvation

Deliverance, rescue, or preservation from danger or destruction.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

406 of 516

Letter

S

Meaning

Deliverance, rescue, or preservation from danger or destruction.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 14:13
  • Psalm 27:1
  • Isaiah 12:2
  • Luke 2:30
  • Acts 4:12
  • Romans 1:16
  • Ephesians 2:8-9
  • Titus 2:11

Also Called

save

Original Language

Hebrew

יְשׁוּעָה

yeshuah

salvation; deliverance

Greek

σωτηρία

sōtēria

salvation

Meaning

Salvation is deliverance, rescue, or preservation from danger or destruction.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, salvation refers to deliverance, rescue, preservation, or redemption.

The term is used throughout both the Old and New Testaments in various contexts according to each passage.


Key References

  • Exodus 14:13
  • Psalm 27:1
  • Isaiah 12:2
  • Luke 2:30
  • Acts 4:12
  • Romans 1:16
  • Ephesians 2:8-9
  • Titus 2:11

  • Redemption
  • Redeemer
  • Grace
  • Faith
  • Forgiveness

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 14:13
  • Psalm 27:1
  • Isaiah 12:2
  • Luke 2:30
  • Acts 4:12
  • Romans 1:16
  • Ephesians 2:8-9
  • Titus 2:11

Related Terms

Study Topics

salvation redemption grace faith