The meaning of “יְשׁוּעָה”
Understanding yᵉshûwʻâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine passive participle of יָשַׁע deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare. - some...
יְשׁוּעָה
feminine passive participle of יָשַׁע deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare. - something saved, i.e. (abstractly) deliverance - hence, aid, victory, prosperity 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) welfare, prosperity 1b) deliverance 1c) salvation (by God) 1d) victory
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:18 | “I have waited for thy salvation, O Lord.” Word: יְשׁוּעָה (yᵉshûwʻâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 32:15 | “But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.” Word: יְשׁוּעָה (yᵉshûwʻâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:51 | “He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore. ” Word: יְשׁוּעָה (yᵉshûwʻâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 20:17 | “Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the Lord with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the Lord will be with you.” Word: יְשׁוּעָה (yᵉshûwʻâh) | |
| Psalms 68:19 | “Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.” Word: יְשׁוּעָה (yᵉshûwʻâh) |
Theological Word Study: Salvation
Old Testament Usage
Meaning: Salvation, deliverance
The Hebrew yeshuah (יְשׁוּעָה) means salvation or deliverance—rescue from danger or enemies. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.'
New Testament Usage
Meaning: Salvation, deliverance
The Greek soteria (σωτηρία) denotes salvation, deliverance, or preservation—rescue from sin's penalty and power. It encompasses justification, sanctification, and glorification.