The Hebrew word for ‘salvation’ is yeshua. ‘Salvation’ is found 158 times in the New American Standard Bible, both testaments. In the Complete Jewish Bible, ‘salvation’ as ‘yeshua’ is found 1181 times, both testaments. The Savior’s name and his purpose are one in the same. Yesha, the Hebrew root of yeshuah, signifies that which God will do on man’s behalf or that which has already been done by God for man.
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Righteousness – Hebrew: Tzadakah
Tzadaqah is the Hebrew word for ‘righteousness’ meaning ‘to be justified, to be loyal, honest, lawful.’ ‘Righteousness’ is found 130 times in the Hebrew Scriptures. Righteousness can simply mean ‘acting rightly before the lawgiver’ in truth and mercy. Melchizedek in Hebrew is Melech Tzadek meaning ‘King of Righteousness.’
Redeem – Hebrew: Gaal
Gaal is the Hebrew word for ‘redemption’ and means ‘to deliver’ or ‘act as a kinsman.’ The word ‘redemption’ is found 112 times in the Hebrew Scriptures. Boaz was a kinsman redeemer for Naomi, but married Ruth (Ruth 3:12).
Mercy – Hebrew: Chemlah
Chemlah in Hebrew means ‘compassion’ or ‘pity.’ This word comes from the same root as chamal which means ‘to spare.’ The morning prayer from the Sidur known as the Modeh Ani utilizes the word chemlah.