In the Psalms, King David called God My Salvation using two related Hebrew words. David’s life was full of experiences of God saving him from disaster and death.
Simeon referred to Jesus (Yeshua‘) as Your Salvation in his prayer in which he thanked God for allowing him to see the Messiah as a child. That was what Jesus represented—salvation. Jesus hand-delivered salvation from God.
My Salvation (Yish’i) in the Hebrew text of Psalm 27:1.
My Salvation in Hebrew:
Yish‘i
Strong’s Concordance number: 3468
Bible reference: Ps. 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1 KJV)
My Salvation (Yeshu‘ati) in the Hebrew text of Psalm 62:2.
Yeshu‘ati
Strong’s Concordance number: 3444
Bible reference: Ps. 62:2, 6
He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. (Psalm 62:2 KJV)
Simeon said, “My eyes have seen Your Salvation.” In the Greek text of Luke 2:30.
Your Salvation in Greek:
To sōtērion sou
Strong’s Concordance number: 4992
Bible reference: Luke 2:30
Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,
you may now dismiss your servant in peace.
For my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and the glory of your people Israel. (Luke 2:29-32 NIV)
Many Old Testament names for God include the word salvation. A similar name of Jesus (Yeshua‘) is the Author of Salvation.
