The meaning of “σῶμα”
Understanding sōma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bodily, body, slave. - the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
σῶμα
bodily, body, slave. - the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 14:12 | “And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.” Word: σῶμα (sōma) | |
| John 19:38 | “And after this Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.” Word: σῶμα (sōma) | |
| 1 Corinthians 12:14 | “For the body is not one member, but many.” Word: σῶμα (sōma) | |
| Ephesians 4:16 | “From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.” Word: σῶμα (sōma) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:23 | “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Word: σῶμα (sōma) |