The meaning of “תְּשׁוּעָה”
Understanding tᵉshûwʻâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or תְּשֻׁעָה tᵉshuʻâh (tesh-ooaw'); from שָׁוַע in the sense of יָשַׁע deliverance, help, safety, salvation, victory. - ...
תְּשׁוּעָה
or תְּשֻׁעָה tᵉshuʻâh (tesh-ooaw'); from שָׁוַע in the sense of יָשַׁע deliverance, help, safety, salvation, victory. - rescue (literal or figurative, persons, national or spiritual) 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) deliverance (usually by God through human agency) 1b) salvation (spiritual in sense)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 15:18 | “And he was sore athirst, and called on the Lord, and said, Thou hast given this great deliverance into the hand of thy servant: and now shall I die for thirst, and fall into the hand of the uncircumcised?” Word: תְּשׁוּעָה (tᵉshûwʻâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 23:10 | “He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clave unto the sword: and the Lord wrought a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to spoil.” Word: תְּשׁוּעָה (tᵉshûwʻâh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 19:12 | “And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee.” Word: תְּשׁוּעָה (tᵉshûwʻâh) | |
| Psalms 60:11 | “Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.” Word: תְּשׁוּעָה (tᵉshûwʻâh) | |
| Isaiah 46:13 | “I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory. ” Word: תְּשׁוּעָה (tᵉshûwʻâh) |
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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.