salvation

Speech parts

1. salvation - Noun

2. salvation - Verb

Meaning

The act of saving; preservation or deliverance from destruction, danger, or great calamity.

The redemption of man from the bondage of sin and liability to eternal death, and the conferring on him of everlasting happiness.

Saving power; that which saves.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

redemption deliverance help release emancipation safety escape recovery rescue restoration preservation liberation lifeline jesus messiah
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Antonyms

damnation death attack loss apocalypse butchery
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Hypernyms

deliverance way safety delivery agency rescue

Hyponyms

conversion remission atonement absolution expiation rebirth

Phrases with the word

national united front for the salvation of kampuchea finding salvation jewish commemoration of salvation salvation corps salvation militia salvation brigade

Examples

The saints aren't made from other material, they're humans just like us. In this they differ: they took seriously the question of their salvation. Seraphim of Sarov

Children weren't born by chance and we are held responsible for their salvation. John Chrysostom

So in every test, let us say: "Thank you, my God, because this was needed for my salvation." Paisios of Mount Athos

He who cannot work out his salvation by heart will not do it by book. French Proverb

He who is a friend of Christ, will soon find salvation. Hungarian Proverb

The one who shows his fears ensures his salvation. Algerian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

Salvati salvatic Salvatierra Salvation Army salvation brigade salvation corps