The meaning of “σωτήρ”
Understanding sōtḗr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
saviour. - a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ
σωτήρ
saviour. - a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 2:11 | “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” Word: σωτήρ (sōtḗr) | |
| Acts 13:23 | “Of this man’s seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:” Word: σωτήρ (sōtḗr) | |
| Philippians 3:20 | “For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:” Word: σωτήρ (sōtḗr) | |
| 2 Timothy 1:10 | “But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:” Word: σωτήρ (sōtḗr) | |
| 2 Peter 2:20 | “For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.” Word: σωτήρ (sōtḗr) |