ψυχή, -ῆς, ἡ, [in LXX very frequently for נֶפֶשׁ, sometimes for לֵבַב ,לֵב, etc. ;] 1. breath (Lat. anima), breath of life, life (Hom., al.; in Arist., of the vital principle): Mat.6:25, Mrk.3:4 10:45, Luk.12:22, Jhn.10:11, Act.20:10, 24 2Co.1:23, Php.2:30, 1Th.2:8, al. 2. the soul, (a) as the seat of the will, desires and affections: Mat.26:38, Mrk.12:30" (LXX) 14:34, Luk.1:46, Jhn.10:24, Act.14:2, Php.1:27, al.; ἐκ ψυχῆς, from the heart, heartily: Eph.6:6, Col.3:23; (b) as a periphrasis for person or self (frequently in translation from Semitic originals, see M, Pr., 87; Robinson, Gospels, 113ff.; but also frequently in cl., see LS, see word II, 2; Edwards, Lex., App. A.): Mat.11:29, Mrk.8:36, Act.2:41, Rom.2:9, 1Pe.3:20, al.; πᾶσα ψ., Act.2:43 3:23" (LXX), Rom.13:1; ψ. ζῶσα (ζωῆς), 1Co.15:45, Rev.16:3; (with) as the object of divine grace and eternal salvation: Heb.13:17, Jas.1:21 5:20, 1Pe.1:9, 22 2:11 4:19, 3Jo.2. SYN.: see: νοῦς, πνεῦμα, ψυχικός, and cf. ICC on 1Th.5:23, Lft., Notes, 88f. (AS)
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G5590 — ψυχή
psuchē · soul · Greek
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Matthew 2:20 · ψυχὴν“Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and go to the land of Israel, for those seeking the Child’s life are now dead.”Matthew 6:25 · ψυχῇ · ψυχὴTherefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?Matthew 10:28 · ψυχὴν · ψυχὴνDo not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.Matthew 10:39 · ψυχὴν · ψυχὴνWhoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.Matthew 11:29 · ψυχαῖςTake My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.Matthew 12:18 · ψυχή“Here is My Servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations.Matthew 16:25 · ψυχὴν · ψυχὴνFor whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.Matthew 16:26 · ψυχὴν · ψυχῆςWhat will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?Matthew 20:28 · ψυχὴνjust as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”Matthew 22:37 · ψυχῇJesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’Matthew 26:38 · ψυχήThen He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”Mark 3:4 · ψυχὴνAnd He asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?” But they were silent.Mark 8:35 · ψυχὴν · ψυχὴνFor whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and for the gospel will save it.Mark 8:36 · ψυχὴνWhat does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?Mark 8:37 · ψυχῆςOr what can a man give in exchange for his soul?Mark 10:45 · ψυχὴνFor even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”Mark 12:30 · ψυχῆςLove the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’Mark 14:34 · ψυχήThen He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.”Luke 1:46 · ψυχήThen Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,Luke 2:35 · ψυχὴνso that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”Luke 6:9 · ψυχὴνThen Jesus said to them, “I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?”Luke 9:24 · ψυχὴν · ψυχὴνFor whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.Luke 10:27 · ψυχῇHe answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’ and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”Luke 12:19 · ψυχῇ · ψυχή,Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’Luke 12:20 · ψυχήνBut God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’Luke 12:22 · ψυχῇThen Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.Luke 12:23 · ψυχὴFor life is more than food, and the body more than clothes.Luke 14:26 · ψυχὴν“If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be My disciple.Luke 17:33 · ψυχὴνWhoever tries to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve it.Luke 21:19 · ψυχὰςBy your patient endurance you will gain your souls.John 10:11 · ψυχὴνI am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.John 10:15 · ψυχήνjust as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep.John 10:17 · ψυχήνThe reason the Father loves Me is that I lay down My life in order to take it up again.John 10:24 · ψυχὴνSo the Jews gathered around Him and demanded, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.”John 12:25 · ψυχὴν · ψυχὴνWhoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.John 12:27 · ψυχήNow My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour.John 13:37 · ψυχήν“Lord,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.”John 13:38 · ψυχήν“Will you lay down your life for Me?” Jesus replied. “Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.John 15:13 · ψυχὴνGreater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.Acts 2:27 · ψυχήνbecause You will not abandon my soul to Hades, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.Acts 2:41 · ψυχαὶThose who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.Acts 2:43 · ψυχῇA sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs.Acts 3:23 · ψυχὴEveryone who does not listen to Him will be completely cut off from among his people.’Acts 4:32 · ψυχὴThe multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.Acts 7:14 · ψυχαῖςThen Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all.Acts 14:2 · ψυχὰςBut the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.Acts 14:22 · ψυχὰςstrengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.Acts 15:24 · ψυχὰςIt has come to our attention that some went out from us without our authorization and unsettled you, troubling your minds by what they said.Acts 15:26 · ψυχὰςmen who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.Acts 20:10 · ψυχὴBut Paul went down, threw himself on the young man, and embraced him. “Do not be alarmed!” he said. “He is still alive!”Acts 20:24 · ψυχὴνBut I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.Acts 27:10 · ψυχῶν“Men, I can see that our voyage will be filled with disaster and great loss, not only to ship and cargo, but to our own lives as well.”Acts 27:22 · ψυχῆςBut now I urge you to keep up your courage, because you will not experience any loss of life, but only of the ship.Acts 27:37 · ψυχαὶIn all, there were 276 of us on board.Romans 2:9 · ψυχὴνThere will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek;Romans 11:3 · ψυχήν“Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”?Romans 13:1 · ψυχὴEveryone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.Romans 16:4 · ψυχῆςwho have risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.1 Corinthians 15:45 · ψυχὴνSo it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam a life-giving spirit.2 Corinthians 1:23 · ψυχὴνI call God as my witness that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth.2 Corinthians 12:15 · ψυχῶνAnd for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?Ephesians 6:6 · ψυχῆςAnd do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.Philippians 1:27 · ψυχῇNevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel,Philippians 2:30 · ψυχῇ,because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.Colossians 3:23 · ψυχῆςWhatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,1 Thessalonians 2:8 · ψυχάς,We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.1 Thessalonians 5:23 · ψυχὴNow may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.Hebrews 4:12 · ψυχῆςFor the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.Hebrews 6:19 · ψυχῆςWe have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,Hebrews 10:38 · ψυχήBut My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”Hebrews 10:39 · ψυχῆς.¶But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.Hebrews 12:3 · ψυχαῖςConsider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.Hebrews 13:17 · ψυχῶνObey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.James 1:21 · ψυχὰςTherefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.James 5:20 · ψυχὴνconsider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins.1 Peter 1:9 · ψυχῶν·now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.1 Peter 1:22 · ψυχὰςSince you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.1 Peter 2:11 · ψυχῆς·Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.1 Peter 2:25 · ψυχῶνFor “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.1 Peter 3:20 · ψυχαί,who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water.1 Peter 4:19 · ψυχὰςSo then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.2 Peter 2:8 · ψυχὴν(for that righteous man, living among them day after day, was tormented in his righteous soul by the lawless deeds he saw and heard)—2 Peter 2:14 · ψυχὰςTheir eyes are full of adultery; their desire for sin is never satisfied; they seduce the unstable. They are accursed children with hearts trained in greed.1 John 3:16 · ψυχὴν · ψυχὰςBy this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.3 John 1:2 · ψυχή.Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.Revelation 6:9 · ψυχὰςAnd when the Lamb opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony they had upheld.Revelation 8:9 · ψυχάς,a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed.Revelation 12:11 · ψυχὴνThey have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. And they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death.Revelation 16:3 · ψυχὴAnd the second angel poured out his bowl into the sea, and it turned to blood like that of the dead, and every living thing in the sea died.Revelation 18:13 · ψυχὰςof cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, and frankincense; of wine, olive oil, fine flour, and wheat; of cattle, sheep, horses, and carriages; of bodies and souls of slaves.Revelation 18:14 · ψυχῆςAnd they will say: “The fruit of your soul’s desire has departed from you; all your luxury and splendor have vanished, never to be seen again.”Revelation 20:4 · ψυχὰςThen I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.