Bible Dictionary

Soul

The immaterial or spiritual part of a person; the life or inner being.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

443 of 516

Letter

S

Meaning

The immaterial or spiritual part of a person; the life or inner being.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 2:7
  • Leviticus 17:11
  • Deuteronomy 6:5
  • Psalm 42:1-2
  • Ezekiel 18:4
  • Matthew 10:28
  • Matthew 16:26
  • Hebrews 4:12

Also Called

souls

Original Language

Hebrew

נֶפֶשׁ

nephesh

soul; living being

Greek

ψυχή

psychē

soul; life

Meaning

The soul is the immaterial or spiritual part of a person.

The word may also refer to a person’s life or inner being.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, the word soul is used in various ways, including to refer to a living person, the inner being, life itself, or an individual, depending on the context.


Key References

  • Genesis 2:7
  • Leviticus 17:11
  • Deuteronomy 6:5
  • Psalm 42:1-2
  • Ezekiel 18:4
  • Matthew 10:28
  • Matthew 16:26
  • Hebrews 4:12

  • Spirit
  • Heart
  • Life
  • Inner Man

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 2:7
  • Leviticus 17:11
  • Deuteronomy 6:5
  • Psalm 42:1-2
  • Ezekiel 18:4
  • Matthew 10:28
  • Matthew 16:26
  • Hebrews 4:12

Related Terms

Study Topics

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