Strong's G4990 · Greek
σωτήρ
soter · /so-tare'/
Definition
from 4982; a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ:--saviour.
KJV: saviour
Root / derivation: from 4982
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σωτήρ across 24 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
24 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
Acts2 verses
Ephesians1 verse
1 Timothy3 verses
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;
1 Timothy 2:3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
1 Timothy 4:10For 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.
Titus6 verses
But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;
Titus 1:4To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Titus 2:10Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
Titus 2:13Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; glorious: Gr. the appearance of the glory of the great God, and of our Saviour Jesus Christ
Titus 3:4But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, love: or, pity
Titus 3:6Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; abundantly: Gr. richly
2 Peter5 verses
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: Simon: or, Symeon God: Gr. of our God and Saviour
2 Peter 1:11For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 2:20For 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 3:2That 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 3:18But 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
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4990 (soter) mean?
from 4982; a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ:--saviour.
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 soter translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4990 is rendered as “Saviour” (24×).
Where does the Greek word σωτήρ come from?
from 4982