σώζω (sṓzō) — Heal

Greek word study: σώζω (sṓzō), Strong's G4982. to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G4982
Quick definition
Greek word
σώζω (sṓzō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: from a primary (contraction for obsolete , "safe");

KJV translation words: heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole

Where this word appears

Strong's G4982 is tagged on 109 words in 102 verses across 19 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 1:21 and last appears in Revelation 21:24.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

to save ×17will be saved ×11to be saved ×9do save ×8being saved ×5will save ×5He saved ×4has healed ×4may be saved ×3they may be saved ×3you will save ×3I will be healed ×2

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

σῶσαι ×15σωθήσεται ×13σωθῆναι ×7σέσωκέν ×7σώσει ×6σῶσον ×5ἐσώθη ×4ἔσωσεν ×4σωθῇ ×3σωθῆναι; ×3

Books where it appears most

Luke ×18Matthew ×16Mark ×15Acts ×131 Corinthians ×9Romans ×8John ×6James ×5

Verses (first 25 of 102)

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Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G810 ἀσωτία (asōtía), G1295 διασώζω (diasṓzō), G4983 σῶμα (sōma), G4986 Σώπατρος (Sṓpatros), G4988 Σωσθένης (Sōsthénēs), G4990 σωτήρ (sōtḗr), G4998 σώφρων (sṓphrōn).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does sṓzō (G4982) mean?

To save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively).

How is G4982 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4982 as: heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole.

How often does σώζω (sṓzō) appear?

Strong's G4982 is tagged on 109 words in 102 verses across 19 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 1:21 and last appears in Revelation 21:24.