What does Salvation mean in the Bible?

First uses (BSB)

1. Genesis 49:18

   I await Your salvation, O LORD.

2. Exodus 14:13

   But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again.

3. Exodus 15:2

   The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.

4. Deuteronomy 32:15

   But Jeshurun grew fat and kicked— becoming fat, bloated, and gorged. He abandoned the God who made him and scorned the Rock of his salvation.

5. 1 Samuel 2:1

   At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD in whom my horn is exalted. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation.

6. 1 Samuel 11:13

   But Saul ordered, “No one shall be put to death this day, for today the LORD has worked salvation in Israel.”

7. 1 Samuel 19:5

   He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason?”

8. 2 Samuel 22:3

   My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.

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