Word study · Greek
sōtēr
savior
Say it: so-TARE (approximate)
σωτήρ
What it means
One who saves. Peter calls Jesus "a Prince and a Savior" (5:31).
Range of meaning
- RescuerOne who saves from danger.
- HealerOne who restores.
- TitleA royal or divine title in the Greek world.
In Acts
- Chapter 5
"A Prince and a Savior" (5:31).
- Chapter 13
"God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus" (13:23).
Every verse (2)
Verses where G4990 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources