σῴζω
sōzō (G4982)
to save
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The Greek word σῴζω (sōzō) is a verb that means "to save." It is used 109 times in the Bible, indicating its importance in the text. The meaning of "to save" is not limited to physical rescue, but can also imply deliverance from harm, danger, or negative consequences. The range of usage for σῴζω is broad, encompassing various contexts such as salvation from physical harm (e.g., Acts 27:20), spiritual salvation (e.g., Romans 5:9), and even the preservation of one's life (e.g., Matthew 16:25). This versatility suggests that the concept of "saving" is multifaceted and can be applied to different aspects of human experience. The significance of σῴζω lies in its association with the idea of rescue or deliverance, which is a fundamental human need. The frequent use of this word in the Bible highlights its importance in the narrative, emphasizing the value of salvation and the need for rescue from various forms of harm or danger.
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She shall give birth to a son. You shall name him Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.”
They came to him, and woke him up, saying, “Save us, Lord! We are dying!”
for she said within herself, “If I just touch his garment, I will be made well.”
But Jesus, turning around and seeing her, said, “Daughter, cheer up! Your faith has made you well.” And the woman was made well from that hour.
You will be hated by all men for my name’s sake, but he who endures to the end will be saved.
But when he saw that the wind was strong, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”
For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, and whoever will lose his life for my sake will find it.
For the Son of Man came to save that which was lost.
When the disciples heard it, they were exceedingly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?”
Unless those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved. But for the sake of the chosen ones, those days will be shortened.
and saying, “You who destroy the temple, and build it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross!”
“He saved others, but he can’t save himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him.
The rest said, “Let him be. Let’s see whether Elijah comes to save him.”
He said to them, “Is it lawful on the Sabbath day to do good, or to do harm? To save a life, or to kill?” But they were silent.
and begged him much, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Please come and lay your hands on her, that she may be made healthy, and live.”
For she said, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be made well.”
He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be cured of your disease.”
Wherever he entered, into villages, or into cities, or into the country, they laid the sick in the marketplaces, and begged him that they might just touch the fringe of his garment; and as many as touched him were made well.
For whoever wants to save his life will lose it; and whoever will lose his life for my sake and the sake of the Good News will save it.
They were exceedingly astonished, saying to him, “Then who can be saved?”
Jesus said to him, “Go your way. Your faith has made you well.” Immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus on the way.
You will be hated by all men for my name’s sake, but he who endures to the end will be saved.
Unless the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh would have been saved; but for the sake of the chosen ones, whom he picked out, he shortened the days.
save yourself, and come down from the cross!”
Likewise, also the chief priests mocking among themselves with the scribes said, “He saved others. He can’t save himself.
He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who disbelieves will be condemned.
Then Jesus said to them, “I will ask you something: Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good, or to do harm? To save a life, or to kill?”
He said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.”
Those along the road are those who hear, then the devil comes, and takes away the word from their heart, that they may not believe and be saved.
Those who saw it told them how he who had been possessed by demons was healed.
He said to her, “Daughter, cheer up. Your faith has made you well. Go in peace.”
But Jesus hearing it, answered him, “Don’t be afraid. Only believe, and she will be healed.”
For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake, will save it.
For the Son of Man didn’t come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them.” They went to another village.
One said to him, “Lord, are they few who are saved?” He said to them,
Then he said to him, “Get up, and go your way. Your faith has healed you.”
Those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?”
Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight. Your faith has healed you.”
For the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost.”
The people stood watching. The rulers with them also scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others. Let him save himself, if this is the Christ of God, his chosen one!”
and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!”
One of the criminals who was hanged insulted him, saying, “If you are the Christ, save yourself and us!”
For God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him.
But the testimony which I receive is not from man. However, I say these things that you may be saved.
I am the door. If anyone enters in by me, he will be saved, and will go in and go out, and will find pasture.
The disciples therefore said, “Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he will recover.”
“Now my soul is troubled. What shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this time?’ But I came to this time for this cause.
If anyone listens to my sayings, and doesn’t believe, I don’t judge him. For I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
It will be that whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.’
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