σῶσόν
sṓzō
To save, rescue from danger or destruction. In wider usage: to preserve or keep safe; to deliver from physical peril, disease, or death; to heal or restore to health; to make whole or well; and, by extension, to bring someone into a safe or favorable condition. In certain contexts, can signify preservation from misfortune or securing wellbeing.
Matthew 14:30 · Word #13
Lexicon G4982
| Lemma | σώζω |
| Transliteration | sṓzō |
| Strong's | G4982 |
| Definition | To save, rescue from danger or destruction. In wider usage: to preserve or keep safe; to deliver from physical peril, disease, or death; to heal or restore to health; to make whole or well; and, by extension, to bring someone into a safe or favorable condition. In certain contexts, can signify preservation from misfortune or securing wellbeing. |
Morphology V AOR ACT IMP 2P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σῴζω |
| Strong's | G4982 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4982-15
Rescue!
| Morphological Notes | Verb, aorist tense (simple/complete aspect), active voice, imperative mood, 2nd person singular — a direct command to one individual. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active imperative, second person singular, expresses a direct, urgent command to bring someone into safety or preservation. "Rescue!" captures the root sense of delivering into safety without adding contextual nuance. |
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