Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4990

Strong's G4990 · Greek

σωτήρ

sōtḗr

Number
G4990
Language
Greek
Original word
σωτήρ
Transliteration
sōtḗr
KJV occurrences
24 verses

Definition

a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ

KJV: saviour

Root / derivation: from G4982 (σώζω);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σωτήρ across 24 verses.

Saviour24×

Every occurrence (KJV)

24 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Luke2 verses
John1 verse
Acts2 verses
Ephesians1 verse
Philippians1 verse
1 Timothy3 verses
2 Timothy1 verse
Titus6 verses
2 Peter5 verses
2 Peter 1:1

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

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

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

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

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 John1 verse
Jude1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4990 (sōtḗr) mean?

a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ

How many times does G4990 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4990 (σωτήρ) appears in 24 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Saviour.”

How is sōtḗr translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4990 is rendered as “Saviour” (24×).

Where does the Greek word σωτήρ come from?

from G4982 (σώζω);