Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4990

Strong's G4990 · Greek

σωτήρ

soter · /so-tare'/

Number
G4990
Language
Greek
Original word
σωτήρ
Transliteration
soter
Pronunciation
so-tare'
KJV occurrences
24 verses

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.

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
Titus 1:3

But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;

Titus 1:4

To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.

Titus 2:10

Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

Titus 2:13

Looking 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 3:4

But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, love: or, pity

Titus 3:6

Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; abundantly: Gr. richly

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: Simon: or, Symeon God: Gr. of our God and Saviour

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 (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