Greek Word Study
σώζω
sṓzō
G4982
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G4982
KJV Translations
healpreservesave (self)do wellbe (make) whole
Derivation / Root
from a primary (contraction for obsolete , "safe");
Definition of sṓzō
σώζω (sṓzō) — to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
Word Origin
This word comes from a primary (contraction for obsolete , "safe");
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word σώζω (sṓzō) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
| English Translation | Strong's Ref |
|---|---|
| heal | G4982 |
| preserve | G4982 |
| save (self) | G4982 |
| do well | G4982 |
| be (make) whole | G4982 |
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from σώζω.
ἀσωτία
asōtía
G810
properly, unsavedness, i.e. (by implication) profligacy
διασώζω
diasṓzō
G1295
to save thoroughly, i.e. (by implication or analogy) to cure, preserve, rescue, etc.
σῶμα
sōma
G4983
the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
Σώπατρος
Sṓpatros
G4986
of a safe father; Sopatrus, a Christian
Σωσθένης
Sōsthénēs
G4988
of safe strength; Sosthenes, a Christian
σωτήρ
sōtḗr
G4990
a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ
σώφρων
sṓphrōn
G4998
safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion)
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