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American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

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Is a term applied preeminently to our Lord Jesus Christ, because, as the angel expressed it, he came to "save his people from their sins," Matthew 1:21 . He was therefore called JESUS, which signifies Savior, John 4:42 Acts 4:15 5:31 .

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Rand, W. W. Entry for 'Savior'. American Tract Society Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ats/​s/savior.html. 1859.
 
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