Sal-vā'tion, n.

noun

(110), n. [Lat. salvatio; O. Fr. salvation, Pr. salvacio, Sp. salvacion, It. salvazione. See supra.]

  1. The act of saving; preservation from destruction, danger, or great calamity.
  2. (Theol.) The redemption of man from the bondage of sin and liability to eternal death, and the conferring on him everlasting happiness. “To earn salvation for the sons of men.” Milton. Godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation. 2 Cor. vii. 10.
  3. Deliverance from enemies; saving power.

Fear ye not; stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord which he will show to you to-day. Ex. xiv. 13.