יְשׁוּעָה (ye.shu.ah)
ye.shu.ah
salvation
H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 52 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-F
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun yeshuah denotes salvation or deliverance, rooted in the idea of being made safe or kept whole. It functions as a feminine passive participle from the verb for saving, pointing to the state of one who has been rescued. In Scripture, this rescue is not limited to spiritual redemption but frequently describes physical safety and victory over enemies.
The word carries a broad range of meanings depending on context. It can mean simple welfare or prosperity, as seen in Job 30:15 where it contrasts with loss. More commonly, it refers to military victory or aid from God, such as the deliverance promised in Exodus 14:13 or the triumph described in 2 Chronicles 20:17. This breadth shows that biblical salvation often encompasses both physical rescue and spiritual hope.
A key feature of yeshuah is its concrete nature. Unlike abstract concepts of grace, it describes a tangible event where God acts to save His people. Translators render it variously as "salvation," "deliverance," "help," or "welfare" to capture this full scope. The term emphasizes that safety comes from outside the self, relying entirely on divine intervention.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The Hebrew word yeshuah points to a tangible rescue that comes from outside ourselves. It is not merely an abstract idea but a concrete event where God acts to protect and deliver His people. This might look like physical safety from enemies or the simple peace of knowing you are cared for in difficult times.
When you read verses like Exodus 14:13, you see Moses telling the people to stand still and watch God work. This word reminds us that we do not have to carry every burden alone. We can wait for His help with confidence, knowing that our safety rests in His faithful hands.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 52 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- salvation7×
- salvation/ his4×
- <into>/ salvation4×
- in/ salvation/ his3×
- salvation<s>2×
- salvation/ my2×
- for/ salvation/ your2×
- for/ deliverance/ your2×
- deliverance<s>2×
- and/ salvation/ my2×
- [the] salvation<s> of2×
- [the] salvation of2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- לִֽ/ישׁוּעָֽה\׃3×
- לִֽ/ישׁוּעָ֑ה3×
- לִֽ/ישׁוּעָתְ/ךָ֣2×
- יְשׁוּעָתֽ/וֹ\׃2×
- יְשׁוּעָ֖ה2×
- יְשׁוּעָ֑ה2×
- יְשׁוּעַ֥ת2×
- בִּ/ישׁוּעָתֽ/וֹ\׃2×
- בִּ/ישׁוּעָתֶֽ/ךָ\׃2×
- לִֽ/ישׁוּעָתֶ֑/ךָ1×
- לִֽ/ישׁוּעָתְ/ךָ֖1×
- לִֽ/ישׁוּעָ֖ה1×
Key Verses
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Exodus 14:13
Moses said to the people, “Don’t be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh, which he will work for you today; for you will never again see the Egyptians whom you have seen today.
This verse uses the term to describe a visible act of deliverance where God fights for His people while they remain still.
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Genesis 49:18
I have waited for your salvation, Yahweh.
Jacob uses this word here to express a deep, patient hope in Yahweh rather than immediate human aid.
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Psalms 35:9
My soul shall be joyful in Yahweh. It shall rejoice in his salvation.
The psalmist connects personal joy directly to the experience of God's saving action.
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Exodus 15:2
Yah is my strength and song. He has become my salvation. This is my God, and I will praise him; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
This song declares that God Himself has become the source of salvation for those who trust Him.