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σωτήρ G4990
G4990 is the Greek word σωτήρ, transliterated sōtḗr. The King James Version most often renders it saviour.
What it means
a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ.
Where it comes from
from G4982 (σώζω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 20 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: saviour.
Verses using σωτήρ
All 20 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 2:11 · KJV
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
John 4:42 · KJV
And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.
Acts 5:31 · KJV
Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
Acts 13:23 · KJV
Of this man’s seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:
Ephesians 5:23 · KJV
For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
Philippians 3:20 · KJV
For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
1 Timothy 1:1 · KJV
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;
1 Timothy 2:3 · KJV
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
1 Timothy 4:10 · KJV
For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.
2 Timothy 1:10 · KJV
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:
Titus 2:10 · KJV
Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
Titus 2:13 · KJV
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
Titus 3:4 · KJV
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
2 Peter 1:1 · KJV
Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:
2 Peter 1:11 · KJV
For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 2:20 · KJV
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.
2 Peter 3:2 · KJV
That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:
2 Peter 3:18 · KJV
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
1 John 4:14 · KJV
And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.
Jude 1:25 · KJV
To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4990 mean?
G4990 is the Greek word σωτήρ (sōtḗr), meaning a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ.
How is G4990 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it saviour (20 times).
How many times does G4990 appear in the Bible?
σωτήρ (sōtḗr) is tagged in 20 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4990 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4982 (σώζω).
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