σωτήρ
sōtēr
savior
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word σωτήρ (sōtēr) carries a strong definition as a 'savior'. This term is rooted in the broader semantic domain of Deity & Divine, indicating its association with powerful, transcendent, and often, supernatural concepts. The multiple occurrences of σωτήρ in the Bible suggest its importance and range of usage. With 24 instances, it is clear that this word plays a significant role in conveying ideas related to salvation, rescue, and deliverance. Its presence in various contexts implies that the concept of a savior is multifaceted and far-reaching. The meaning and range of usage of σωτήρ are significant because they emphasize the idea that there is a higher power capable of intervening in human affairs and providing relief or rescue from adversity. This concept is fundamental to understanding many biblical themes, including salvation, redemption, and the relationship between human beings and the divine.
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Occurrences in Scripture
24 total occurrences across the text
My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior,
Luke 2:11For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
John 4:42They said to the woman, “Now we believe, not because of your speaking; for we have heard for ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world.”
Acts 5:31God exalted him with his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins.
Acts 13:23From this man’s offspring, God has brought salvation to Israel according to his promise,
Ephesians 5:23For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body.
Philippians 3:20For our citizenship is in heaven, from where we also wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,
1 Timothy 1:1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ according to the commandment of God our Savior and the Lord Jesus Christ our hope;
1 Timothy 2:3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
1 Timothy 4:10For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we have set our trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.
2 Timothy 1:10but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light through the Good News.
Titus 1:3but in his own time revealed his word in the message with which I was entrusted according to the commandment of God our Savior;
Titus 1:4to Titus, my true child according to a common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.
Titus 2:10not stealing, but showing all good fidelity, that they may adorn the doctrine of God, our Savior, in all things.
Titus 2:13looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,
Titus 3:4But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,
Titus 3:6whom he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior;
2 Peter 2:20For if, after they have escaped the defilement of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in it and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first.
2 Peter 1:1Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ:
2 Peter 1:11For thus you will be richly supplied with the entrance into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 3:2that you should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior:
2 Peter 3:18But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
1 John 4:14We have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as the Savior of the world.
Jude 1:25to God our Savior, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen.