"to save, rescue; to preserve safe and unharmed, Mark. 8:25; 10:22; 24:22; 27:40, 42, 49; 1 Tim. 2:15; σῴζειν εἰς, to bring safely to, 2 Tim. 4:18; to cure, heal, restore to health, Mt. 9:21, 22; Mk. 5:23, 28, 34; 6:56; to save, preserve from being lost, Mt. 16:25; Mk. 3:4; 8:35; ..."
Definition and meaning
to save, rescue; to preserve safe and unharmed, Mark. 8:25; 10:22; 24:22; 27:40, 42, 49; 1 Tim. 2:15; σῴζειν εἰς, to bring safely to, 2 Tim. 4:18; to cure, heal, restore to health, Mt. 9:21, 22; Mk. 5:23, 28, 34; 6:56; to save, preserve from being lost, Mt. 16:25; Mk. 3:4; 8:35; σῴζειν ἀπό, to deliver from, set free from, Mt. 1:21; Jn. 12:27; Acts 2:40; in NT to rescue from unbelief, convert, Rom. 11:14; 1 Cor. 1:21; 7:16; to bring within the pale of saving privilege, Tit. 3:5; 1 Pet. 3:21; to save from final ruin, 1 Tim. 1:15; pass. to be brought within the pale of saving privilege, Acts 2:47; Eph. 2:5, 8; to be in the way of salvation, 1 Cor. 15:2; 2 Cor. 2:15
In the original Greek the word is written: σῴζω
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of sozo (G4982) across the King James Bible.
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.
For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.
But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.
And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.
But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.
When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
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Common questions
Strong's G4982 (sozo) is a Greek word that means: to save, rescue; to preserve safe and unharmed, Mark. 8:25; 10:22; 24:22; 27:40, 42, 49; 1 Tim. 2:15; σῴζειν εἰς, to bring safely to, 2 Tim. 4:18; to cure, heal, restore to health, Mt. 9:21, 22; Mk. 5... It appears 103 times in the King James Bible.
The word sozo (G4982) appears 103 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4982 is sozo, a Greek word defined as: to save, rescue; to preserve safe and unharmed, Mark. 8:25; 10:22; 24:22; 27:40, 42, 49; 1 Tim. 2:15; σῴζειν εἰς, to bring safely to, 2 Tim. 4:18; to . James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
sozo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.