Bible Dictionary

Salvation

deliverance, rescue, or preservation from danger, harm, or loss

Quick Reference

Total Entries

116

Entry Position

97 of 116

Letter

S

Meaning

deliverance, rescue, or preservation from danger, harm, or loss

Key Scriptures

  • Psalm 27:1
  • Isaiah 12:2
  • Acts 4:12
  • Ephesians 2:8

Also Called

saved

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Basic Meaning

Salvation refers to deliverance, rescue, or preservation from danger, harm, or loss.

The word can describe being rescued from a difficult or threatening situation.


Biblical Usage

Salvation appears throughout Scripture in connection with God’s deliverance, help, and redemption.

References to salvation occur in historical, poetic, prophetic, and teaching passages.


  • Grace
  • Faith
  • Repentance

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Scriptures

  • Psalm 27:1
  • Isaiah 12:2
  • Acts 4:12
  • Ephesians 2:8

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