salvation
2 connections across theological concepts
Connections
Greek soteria (salvation) and Hebrew yeshua/yasha (salvation, rescue) are direct cognates via the Septuagint — the name Jesus (Yeshua) embeds the cognate directly: 'God saves.'
Greek soteria (salvation) and Hebrew yeshua/yasha (salvation, rescue) are direct cognates via the Septuagint — the name Jesus (Yeshua) embeds the cognate directly: 'God saves.'
Etymology
Deliverance, rescue from danger or oppression
Root of the name Jesus (Yeshua); denotes practical deliverance
Saving, deliverance, wholeness, health
Encompasses physical healing and spiritual redemption
Rescue, safety, successful passage
Often used for salvation from danger or perdition
Liberation, release from cycle of rebirth
Ultimate goal of Hindu and Buddhist spiritual practice
Hebrew Roots
salvation, deliverance
Greek Roots
salvation, deliverance, preservation